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=//__Antuiga and Barbuda__//= = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = =__[|National Anthem]__= ===Proudly we this anthem raise To thy glory and thy beauty, Joyfully we sing the praise Of the virtues, all bestowed On thy sons and daughters free; Ever striving, ever seeking, Dwell in love and unity. Raise the standard! Raise it boldly! Answer now to duty's call To the service of thy country, Sparing nothing, giving all; Gird your loins and join the battle 'Gainst fear, hate and poverty, Each endeavouring, all achieving, Live in peace where man is free. God of nations, let Thy blessings Fall upon this land of ours; Rain and sunshine ever sending, Fill her fields with crops and flowers; We her children do implore Thee, Give us strength, faith, loyalty, Never failing, all enduring To defend her liberty.=== = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =**__Location __**= = =

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__Reletive location of Antigua and Barbuda-__Northwest of St Kitts and Nevis and North of Monteserrat
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__[|Capital]-__St Johns (Antigua)
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[|Absoltue Location-] 17 06 N, 61 51 W
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[|Political Map]
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===This is [|The St.Johns Cathedral]. it is the oldest building in Antigua and Barbuda. it was built in the mid 1600's and has been rebuilt a couple of times due to fires and other weather problems.===



__Antigua and Barbuda Culatural Pictures__






[|Ethnic Groups]: Black, British, Portuguese, Lebanese, Syrian
===[|Currency]__:__ Eastern Caribbean Dollar ===

~68% of Antigua and Barbuda's people are within the ages of 15 and 65
===~In the 18th and 19th century Antigua and Barbuda was the headquartres for the [|British Fleet] ~Antigua and Barbuda's national flower is the[|Dagger Log]=== ===~The [|red on the flag] symbolizes the life blood of the forefathers. the sun is a sign for a new era. The blue is for hope. The black represents the african heritage. The "V" is for victory===

===In Antigua and Barbuda 16% of the 171 miles is forest. There is a part of the [|rainforest] in antigua and barbuda. You can go through it or over it on tours. it is in Antigua===



__Price of flight ticket from New York to Antigua__ - [|$407]
===__[|Rulers]-__ In the 1500's the Spanish ruled antigua and barbuda. then in the 1600's the English took over. Then in 1981 they became a free country===

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Region
__Region:__ Antigua and Barbuda is in the Caribbean __Hemishpere__- Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Northern Hemisphere

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This is the [|coastline].

In this [|picture] you can see how the weather looks nice in Antigua and Barbuda


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__[|Sports:]__
===__Sailing__- Famous for their sailing, Antigua celebrates the sea in late April during Sailing Week. Yacht racing and beach parties dominate the island. The festival's grand finale is //Dockyard Day// - contests and games - and //The Lord Nelson Ball//. Reservations are required for yacht sailing and sea excursions, and should be made in advance. Contact //Nicholson Yacht Charters//; the //Catamaran Hotel//; //Wadadli Watersports//; //Jolly Roger// or //Paradise//===

===__Snorkeling-__ The beauty and variety of Antigua's beaches are ideal for snorkeling. The Caribbean sea is tranquil and protected by coral reefs so there are no dangerous undertows. You can walk out to many of the coral reefs which are close to theshoreline. All of Antiqua's beaches are public and offer equipment rentals. Snorkel gear is also available at the hotel resorts. __Scuba Diving__- Coral reef dives, night dives and wreck diving are spectacular on Antiqua. Certification courses and rental equipment are available at //Dive Antigua//; //Runaway Beach Club//; //Aquanaut Dive Center// and //Dockyard Divers//. Full or half day excursions are scheduled daily to the neighboring island of Barbuda. __Tennis__- Antigua celebrates tennis in January during Tennis Week. Professional and amateur tournaments scheduled for men and women. A week long celebration of Women's tennis is held in April. The island has many excellent courts with some of the best at: //St. James's Club//, 5 courts; //Ramada Renaissance//, 8 courts; //Half Moon Bay//, 5 courts; //Curtain Bluff//, 5 courts. __Golf__- Two lovely courses grace Antiqua, //Cedar Valley// with 18 holes, par 70 course and at //Half Moon Bay// a 9 hole, par 34 course. __Cricket__- A favorite of all Antiguans, matches are fiercely played on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at courses throughout the island. __Horseback Riding__- Check with //The St. James Club// and //Charlie's// at Half Moon Bay.===

[|Pictures of the beaches and places of Antigua and Barbuda]