What is the terrain and geography like in Antigua and Barbuda?
Geographic Location | The Caribbean |
Total Area |
171 Square Miles 442 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
171 Square Miles 442 Square Kilometers |
Irrigated Land |
0 Square Miles 1 Square Kilometers |
Coastline |
95 Miles 153 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 17 03 N, 61 48 W |
Terrain | Mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas |
Highest Point | 402 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Boggy Peak 402 m |
Lowest Point Location | Caribbean Sea 0 m |
Natural Resources | NEGL; pleasant climate fosters tourism |
Time Zone | UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) |