What does Antigua lack?

An absence of mountains and forests distinguishes Antigua from the other Leeward Islands. Because there are no rivers and few springs, droughts occur despite a mean annual rainfall of some 40 inches (1,000 mm). The average January temperature is around 77 °F (25 °C); that of August, 82 °F (28 °C).



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Main Water Issues Due to a combination of geological factors such as low average rainfall and environmental factors such as deforestation, Antigua and Barbuda has minimal water resources for its agricultural sector and occasionally struggles even to fulfill domestic demand during drought years.

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Antigua and Barbuda's poverty line was estimated at US$ 2,366 (EC$ 6,318) per year. Indigents made up 3.7% of the population; the poor but not indigent, 14.6%; and those considered vulnerable, 10.0%. The nonvulnerable population was 71.7% (4). Two districts had higher than average poverty levels.

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The lush tropical island of Antigua is an inviting paradise and is considered one of the hottest destinations for travelers and foreign investors alike. Typical island life here is slow-paced, peaceful, and stress-free.

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