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The
Birth of Antigua
Antigua was formed 25-30 million years
ago when an underwater volcano erupted. Corals began to grow
on the submerged volcanic material and limestone rock began
to form. When the sea level fell, Antigua emerged above the
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The island of Barbuda receives
far fewer visitors than Antigua |
A strong hurricane can flip
over a building as though it's a doll's house |
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20 kilometres in diameter and 180 square kilometres in area. Boggy
Peak (400 metres) is the highest point on the island. The sister island
of Barbuda lies 45 kilometres north, connected to Antigua by an underwater
platform. Some 11,000 years ago, Antigua and Barbuda formed a single
island, but they became separated when the sea level rose. About 65,000
people live on Antigua, half of them in the capital, St.John's. Barbuda
has just 1,200 inhabitants. |
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island, with a hot and fairly dry climate throughout the year. |
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Like most Caribbean islands, Antigua has more
than its fair share of hurricanes. In 1995, Hurricane Luis smashed
through the island, destroying everything in its path. (See Hand
of Fate)
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