Are you interested in learning about Antigua? Antigua is pronounced An-TEE' ga! It's popularly known as "Waladii" or "Wadadii" by most of the locals.
The island is part of the country of Antigua & Barbuda. With about 68 square miles, Barbuda is a coral island just 30 miles north of Antigua. In the Eastern Caribbean, sitting in the middle of the Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet is Antigua.
Barbuda
The highest point in Antigua is Mount Obama. The name was changed in 2009 to give honor to former US President Barack Obama. Some of the island's famous residents include Oprah Winfrey, Jamaica Kincaid, Giorgio Armani, Richard Branson, and Eric Clapton.
Mount Obama
St. John, Antigua
St. John is the capital of Antigua and is the center of island life on Saturday mornings. This market draws in vendors from all over the island and provides a wonderful place for tourists to spend time. This market is a beautiful reflection of Antigua. You can get in touch with the locals, their incredible culture, and their fun way of life.
St. John's Cathedral is also known as St. John the Divine. The Cathedral Church of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba is an Anglican church nestled on a hilltop in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The cathedral, with its stunning twin towers, was constructed on a fossilized reef in 1845 and is currently in its third incarnation, as earthquakes in 1683 and 1745 ruined the old structures. The iron gates found on the south facade of the church are bound by pillars showcasing leading Biblical figures of St. John the Divine and St. John the Baptist.
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Antigua and Barbuda