Antigua and Barbuda - A Tourist Paradise in the Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda - A Tourist Paradise in the Caribbean Antigua and Barbuda is located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the member states of the Commonwealth and consists of Antigua Island, Barbuda Island, and the uninhabited Redonda Island. The country mainly relies on tourism, fishing, hunting, and farming, with tourism now being its key pillar industry, accounting for 60% of its GDP. It has a population of approximately 100,000, covers an area of 442.6 square kilometers, and has a per capita GDP of $16,000. Currently, about 90% of the population are of African descent. English is the national language, while the African Creole dialect is also preserved. The country's main export products include petroleum products (re - export trade), rum, food, and a small amount of electronic products, which are exported to Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Caribbean countries. Its imported products are mainly p...