Antigua and Barbuda: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a small country made of two main islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Its low islands are ringed by white sand beaches and coral reefs. It is known for sailing, cricket and its historic naval dockyard.

About Saint John's

Saint John's sits on a sheltered harbour on the northwest coast of Antigua. It is the country's largest town and main seaport, busy with cruise ships and colourful markets.

Fun facts about Antigua and Barbuda

1. Antigua is often said to have 365 beaches, one for every day of the year.
2. The Antigua Naval Dockyard at English Harbour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been in use since 1725.
3. Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon is home to one of the largest frigatebird colonies in the world.
4. The country's highest point, Mount Obama, rises only about 402 metres above the sea.
5. The country also includes Redonda, a tiny rocky island where nobody lives.
6. The flag shows a golden rising sun, which stands for the dawn of a new era.