| Capital: |
St. John's |
| Population: |
80,000
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| Island Size: |
Antigua =108 sq. miles, Barbuda = 62 sq. miles
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| Climate: |
40 inches average annual rainfall
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| Language: |
English |
| Currency: |
Eastern Caribbean Dollar, US Dollars widely accepted
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| Taxes: |
8% room tax some restaurants add 7% tax, $20 departure tax
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| Tipping: |
Hotels & restaurants usually add 10% to 15% |
| Local Transportation: |
Driving is on left, roads are unmarked, scooters and cycles available, buses run on "Island Time", taxis are not metered but rates are from point to point and published . |
| Beach Wear: |
No topless or nude sunbathing
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| Time Zone: |
Atlantic Standard (one hour ahead of Eastern Standard, 4 hours behind GMT)
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| Entry Documents: |
All visitors must have outbound ticket, U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of identity = a passport or a photo ID (Driver's License) along with an official birth certificate, all other nationalities must have passport .
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| Electrical System: |
110 volt AC
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