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Dickenson Bay
Antigua
Caribbean
Rocky Shore in Antigua
Antigua's economy is reliant upon tourism, and it markets itself as a luxury Caribbean escape. Many hotels and resorts are located around the coastline, and the island's single airport is serviced by several major airlines including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, US Airways, American Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines, BWIA and Air Canada. The only regular service to Barbuda flies from VC Bird Airport. The United States Air Force maintains a small base near the airport as part of its Eastern Range, used for space missions and communications.
The major Antiguan sport is cricket. Antigua was the location of a 2007 Cricket World Cup site, on a new Recreation Ground constructed on an old cane field in the north of the island. Sir Vivian ("Viv") Richards is one of the most famous Antiguans, who played for, and captained, the West Indies team. Both soccer and basketball are becoming popular among the island youth. Viv Richards is from Antigua and scored the fastest Test Century and Brian Lara twice broke the world record for an individual innings at Antigua Recreation Ground (375 in 1993/4, 400 not out in 2002/4, both times against England).
General Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico
The major Antiguan sport is cricket. Antigua was the location of a 2007 Cricket World Cup site, on a new Recreation Ground constructed on an old cane field in the north of the island. Sir Vivian ("Viv") Richards is one of the most famous Antiguans, who played for, and captained, the West Indies team. Both soccer and basketball are becoming popular among the island youth. Viv Richards is from Antigua and scored the fastest Test Century and Brian Lara twice broke the world record for an individual innings at Antigua Recreation Ground (375 in 1993/4, 400 not out in 2002/4, both times against England).
Local Motto or Saying: Each endeavouring, all achieving
