The flag of Antigua and Barbuda has a red field with an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge and spanning the height of the field. This triangle has three horizontal bands of black, light blue and white, with the light blue band half the height of the two other bands. The top half of a golden-yellow sun is situated in the lower two-third of the black band to depict a rising sun.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

People: Antiguan, Barbudan

🏛️CapitalSaint John's
💰CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar ($)
🗣️LanguageEnglish
📞Dialling Code+1268
🌍RegionCaribbean
👥Population103,603

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.

Antigua and Barbuda — key facts at a glance

Official NameAntigua and Barbuda
Capital CitySaint John's
ContinentNorth America
RegionCaribbean
Population103,603
Area442 km²
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) $
Official LanguageEnglish
Dialling Code+1268
Internet TLD.ag
TimezoneUTC-04:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeAG / ATG
BordersIsland nation / no land borders

Travelling to Antigua and Barbuda?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +1268 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua and Barbuda

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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