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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign state in the Lesser Antilles, commonly grouped with the Leeward Islands. Its capital is on Antigua.

Fast Facts

  • Antigua and Barbuda are separate main islands within one state.
  • Coastal tourism is economically important.
  • Low-lying coastal areas are exposed to tropical-cyclone hazards.
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