Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
People: Antiguan, Barbudan
Antigua and Barbuda is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 103,603. Its capital city is Saint John's, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Antigua and Barbuda has no land borders.
By the numbers, Antigua and Barbuda is the 184th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 183rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 234 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Saint John's |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 103,603 |
| Area | 442 km² |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1268 |
| Internet TLD | .ag |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | AG / ATG |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua and Barbuda
What is the capital and currency of Antigua and Barbuda?
The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.
What currency does Antigua and Barbuda use?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English.
What is the dialling code for Antigua and Barbuda?
The international dialling code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1268.
What side of the road does Antigua and Barbuda drive on?
Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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