Antigua and Barbuda are islands situated in middle of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, just at the western edge of the Atlantic. To the south are Monsterrat and Guadaloupe; to the north and west are Nevis, St Kitts, St Barts and St Martin. The coordinates are approximately 17 degrees north and 62 degrees west.
The total area is 443 sq km. Antigua has an area of 280 sq km; it is mainly low-lying limestone with some volcanic areas. Barbuda, about 45 km north of Antigua, has an area of 161 sq km, and is mainly a flat coral island. There is also a tiny island called Redonda of 1.6 sq km, now a nature reserve. The highest point on the islands is Boggy Peak at 402 meters on Antigua. Antigua has a deeply indented shoreline with many natural harbors and beaches; Barbuda has a very large western harbor it shores are mostly continuous
There is limited fresh water source and rains run off quickly because trees have generally been cleared off for crop production.
The cities are Codrington, English Harbour, Mamora Bay, St Joseph and St John’s; the last being the capital.
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