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Island lore claims 365 sparkling white-sand beaches in Antigua. It is said
that the island was blessed with exactly this number so a visitor can loll
on a different beach every day of the year with no danger of repetition..
There are secluded harbors. Hidden coves and many secret inlets.
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| CAPITAL |
St.
John's |
| POPULATION |
65,000 |
| CURRENCY |
Eastern
Caribbean Dollar
US $1=EC2.67 |
| CLIMATE |
Summer
84/Winter 78 Average Rainfall 42"
RAINEST MONTHS : April-July/Nov-Dec |
| OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE |
English |
| ELECTRICITY |
110
and/or 220 volts |
| ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS |
US and
Canadian Citizens need to present either a valid passport, or an
original or certified copy of their birth certificate accompanied by
a photo ID. Such as a driver's license. All visitors must show a
return or ongoing ticket. |
| MAIN
AIRLINES |
Air
Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, BWIA, continental, Liat. |
| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
April:-Classic
Yacht Regatta along with Antigua's Sailing Week.
May:-Tennis week this attracts top-ranking US and European tennis
players.
July/August:-Mid-Summer Carnival 10 days of music/dance culminating
in a spectacular costume parade. |
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