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- Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua
- Redonda
Redonda
The tiny rocky outcrop known as Redonda, 35 miles (55km) south
west of Antigua in the Caribbean, lays claim to being the world's
smallest island kingdom, although the rightful heir to the title is
currently in contention. In fact the little island went up for
grabs simply because no-one wanted it back in the mid-19th century,
when all it seemed good for was a source of guano deposited by its
rich bird population. Along came an ambitious Irishman, Matthew
Shiell, who laid claim to the 'lump of rock' and declared his son
to be its king. The kingdom was acknowledged by Britain, and King
Felipe's reign continued until his death, by which time he had
gained a reputation as a novelist. Poet John Gawsworth became the
new king, and currently the title is disputed by at least four
different people. The kingdom's subjects are all feathered or
scaly, and the island is a favourite haunt for keen birdwatchers,
renowned for having a small population of the rare Burrowing
Owl.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, but most locals speak
English patois (jargon or dialect).
Money
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency
in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1
equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be
used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travellers cheques can
be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many
hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are
not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements
around this.
Time
Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.