Synopsis of the Antigua
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| Location: |
17 03 N, 61 48 W |
| Area: |
443 km2 (Antigua 280 km2; Barbuda
161 km2 includes Redonda) |
| Coastline: |
153 km |
| Climate: |
Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation |
| Terrain: |
Mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands with some higher volcanic areas |
| Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
| Highest Point: |
Boggy Peak 402 m |
| Natural Resources: |
Negligible; pleasant climate fosters tourism |
| Population: |
68,320 (July 2004 est.) |
| Ethnic groups: |
Black, British, Portuguese, Lebanese, Syrian |
| Languages: |
English (official), local dialects |
| Natural hazards: |
Hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October); periodic droughts |
| Environmental issues: |
Water management - a major concern because of limited natural fresh water resources is further hampered by the clearing of trees to increase crop production, causing rainfall to run off quickly. |
