Situated in Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 (officially Antigua and Barbuda) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 93,772 and a total area of 442 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Antigua and Barbuda through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Saint John's, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Antigua and Barbuda located?
Geographically, Antigua and Barbuda belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 442 km², which makes it the 205th largest country or territory on Earth.
Antigua and Barbuda has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Saint John's, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how antiguan, barbudan life really works.
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Who lives in Antigua and Barbuda?
Around 93,772 people live in Antigua and Barbuda, making it the 202nd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Antigua and Barbuda is called a Antiguan, Barbudan.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Antigua and Barbuda — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1268. Websites from the country typically use the .ag internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Antigua and Barbuda are its flag, its capital Saint John's, and its approximate population of 93,772.
Fun facts about Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua and Barbuda's flag emoji is 🇦🇬 — its two-letter country code is AG and its three-letter code is ATG.
- Antigua and Barbuda covers 442 km², ranking 205th in the world by area.
- With about 93,772 people, Antigua and Barbuda holds the 202nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Antigua and Barbuda is a member state of the United Nations.
- Antigua and Barbuda is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Antigua and Barbuda — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
- The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.
- What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda?
- Antigua and Barbuda has a population of approximately 93,772 people, ranking 202nd in the world.
- Where is Antigua and Barbuda located?
- Antigua and Barbuda is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The main language spoken in Antigua and Barbuda is English.
- What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Antigua and Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
