Consider some of the most brilliant places in the world are in the Caribbean. Sites such as the geological masterpieces known as the Pitons in St. Lucia, and the unforgettable Belize Barrier Reef that has geologists, oceanographists and tourists alike completely baffled.
And don’t forget the Morne Trois Pitons National Park in Dominica that boasts of rivers, waterfalls, lakes, volcanoes, forests, mountains, trails and so much more. The Caribbean IS exceptional.
What is a World Heritage Site?
A World Heritage Site is a natural or man-made site that is deemed of importance from UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other reasons of significance. World Heritage Sites are legally protected because of their significance.
The UNESCO World Heritage status carries a lot of weight internationally and gives destinations and particularly, the site in question, a lot of notoriety around the world.
Here is a list of World Heritage sites of the Caribbean that you might be interested in
World Heritage Sites of Antigua and Barbuda: The Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
Antigua and Barbuda’s only World Heritage Site is the Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites located on the island of Antigua.
This World Heritage Site is a major tourist attraction for its location, architectural beauty and historical importance. It tells the story of exceptional British Admiralty and is considered a historical building prototype that was adopted by many Caribbean island colonies to cope with the extreme Caribbean climate.
It was constructed in the late eighteenth century. It was built for the British Navy when the European presence was dominant in the Caribbean region. Antigua’s Naval Dockyard was built by enslaved Africans and was utilized for the repairing of naval ships.
About Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign archipelagic country in the Caribbean. It lies at the conjuncture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands part of the Lesser Antilles.
The country consists of two major islands, Antigua and Barbuda, which are approximately 40 km (25 mi) apart, and several smaller islands, including Great Bird, Green, Guiana, Long, Maiden, Prickly Pear, York, and Redonda.
The permanent population is approximately 97,120 (2019 estimates), with 97% residing in Antigua. St. John’s, Antigua, is the country’s capital, major city, and largest port. Codrington is Barbuda’s largest town.
The economy of Antigua and Barbuda is largely dependent on tourism, which accounts for 80% of its GDP. Like other island nations, Antigua and Barbuda is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as sea level rise, and increased intensity of extreme weather like hurricanes. These cause coastal erosion, water scarcity, and other challenges.
Antigua and Barbuda offers a citizenship by investment program. The country levies no personal income tax.
