Fun facts about Antigua and Barbuda

10 facts about Antigua and Barbuda: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
The country is famous for having 365 beaches, one for each day of the year.
The official language is English.
Nelson's Dockyard, a cultural heritage site, offers a glimpse of the island's colonial history.
The country hosts one of the world’s top sailing events, Antigua Sailing Week.
The islands are home to the frigate bird sanctuary in Barbuda.
Antigua's highest point is Mount Obama, named after the 44th US President.
The national dish is fungie (similar to polenta) and pepperpot.
Antigua and Barbuda became an independent country on November 1, 1981.
St. John’s is the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda.

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