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| Port Operator: | Antigua Port Authority Cargo Storage: 50,000 square feet and 18,000 square feet uncovered |
| Dock Facilities: | 1 Crane 60 tonnes capacity |
| Berth:
(Geest Line) |
1,200 feet long |
| Capital: (Antigua) | St John's |
| Capital: (Barbuda) | Codrington |
| Official Language: | English |
| Total population: | 67,897 |
| Area: (Antigua) | 280 sq. km |
| Area: (Barbuda) | 161 sq. km |
| GDP: | US$ 170m |
| Currency: | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) |
| Time zone: | GMT 4 |
| Dialling Code: | 001 268 |
| Business hours: | 8
am - 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Monday - Friday (shops close Thursday pm) |
Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda are located in the eastern Caribbean islands at the southern end of the Leeward Islands, 400km south-east of Puerto Rico. They achieved full independence in 1981 but remain within the British Commonwealth.Tourism is the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for approx. 60% of GDP and 50% of jobs. The manufacturing sector consists mainly of light, export-oriented assembly industries, including garments, processed food, household appliances and some electronic assembly. Agriculture accounts for only 5% of GDP, in addition to shrimp, lobster and king crab farms.
Antigua and Barbuda grant tax concessions for the importation of goods used in manufacturing. The usual corporate tax rate is 40%, but export oriented industries with approval status qualify for a 15 year tax holiday. There are no restrictions on the repatriation of profits of approved enterprises, and foreign investors are frequently exempted from the 1% foreign exchange levy on outward transfers.
Antigua has 78 km of railway, currently non-operative. Its main seaport is at St John's, with a minor port at High Point. Vere Bird International Airport, 7 km from St John's handles international traffic and there is a landing strip at Codrington on Barbuda.
Antigua is in the heart of the Caribbean and is best known for its sandy beaches
and warm sunny climate. This island of 108 square miles has an approximate
population of 63,500.
There are two ports - Heritage Quay (cruise ships) and St. John's Deepwater
Harbour (cargo and cruise ships).
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