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Why the nation
Antigua and Barbuda
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The modestly touristed nation of Antigua (ahn-tee'-gah) and Barbuda (bahr-boo'-dah) has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. And you could visit a different beach on each day of the year and not repeat yourself.
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Antigua
What to see
Except for Antigua's beaches and resorts, there is not much to excite you on the island. The one big exception is the interesting Nelson's Dockyard. This restored complex was Admiral Nelson's 18th century naval base.
Resorts
Most reside in the island's northwest and range from modest to high-end. Runaway Bay is one of the popular resort locations.
Size
Antigua is about 50% larger than Barbuda and measures 22 kilometers (14 miles) in length and 18 kilometers (11 miles) in width.
Barbuda
It is far less populated, touristed and developed than its sister Antigua. The island appeals to seclusion seekers. Ditto for birders (it has a large colony of frigatebirds) and divers (many submerged shipwrecks repose in this nautical graveyard).
Redonda
This is the country's third island. Redonda is tiny and uninhabited, and makes an interesting day exploration trip from Antigua.
British
These islands were once a British colony and the cultural influence is evident today.
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The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official
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