Barbuda
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Barbuda is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. To the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin.
The Siboney were the first to inhabit the island of Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak and Carib Indians populated the island when Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by the English who formed a colony in 1667.
The islands became an independent state in 1981. They remain members of the British Commonwealth. Barbuda is currently home to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, which is located in its Codrington Lagoon.
Geography
- Land area: 171 sq. mi. (440 sq. km)
- Capital and largest city (1991): Codrington (capital of Barbuda), est. pop. 1,000
- Climate: tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation.
- Terrain: mostly coral limestone islands
- Elevation extremes:
- Lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
- Highest point: Highlands 38 m.
Climate
In January and February, the coolest months, the average daily high temperature is 81°F (27°C). In July and August, the warmest months, the average daily high is 86°F (30°C). Monthly Averages are as follows:Jan 22.3 28.2 56.9 10.0 Feb 22.1 28.3 37.6 8.0 Mar 22.5 28.6 46.7 8.0 Apr 23.3 29.2 67.6 9.0 May 24.3 29.8 112.5 10.0 Jun 25.3 30.5 49.5 8.0 Jul 25.4 30.7 86.6 11.0 Aug 25.4 30.9 100.6 13.0 Sep 24.8 30.7 140.5 11.0 Oct 24.3 30.4 130.8 13.0 Nov 23.7 29.5 134.9 13.0 Dec 22.8 28.6 87.4 13.0
