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St. John's Cathedral (tallest building in Antigua and Barbuda)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-18 19:39:20
By J. Fuller]]>

St. John's Cathedral (tallest building in Antigua and Barbuda)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-18 19:39:20
By J. Fuller]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-cathedral-tallest-building-in-antigua-and-barbuda/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-cathedral-tallest-building-in-antigua-and-barbuda/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:39:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-cathedral-tallest-building-in-antigua-and-barbuda/ 17.12274500 -61.84186400

Fort James
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:17:08
This fortification was built from around 1675. Today's building substance originates from 1749. Together with Fort Barrington at the other side of the bight it guarded the harbour of St. John. originally there were 70 soldiers and 36 cannons. Today there are only the walls and 10 cannons visible. The cannons have a weight of appr. 2,5 tons, it is said, their radius of action was 2.400 meter]]>

Fort James
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:17:08
This fortification was built from around 1675. Today's building substance originates from 1749. Together with Fort Barrington at the other side of the bight it guarded the harbour of St. John. originally there were 70 soldiers and 36 cannons. Today there are only the walls and 10 cannons visible. The cannons have a weight of appr. 2,5 tons, it is said, their radius of action was 2.400 meter]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-james/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-james/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:17:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-james/ 17.13072700 -61.86315500

West Indies Oil Refinery
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:10:45
The West Indies Oil Company, was first established in 1961 as an oil refinery. While the refinery facilities still exist, the refining operations closed in 1982 and has since functioned as a products-terminal. WIOC´s oil products-terminal provides the nation with the necessary supply of petroleum products. The West Indies Oil Company also operates several strategically-located, service stations throughout the island.]]>

West Indies Oil Refinery
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:10:45
The West Indies Oil Company, was first established in 1961 as an oil refinery. While the refinery facilities still exist, the refining operations closed in 1982 and has since functioned as a products-terminal. WIOC´s oil products-terminal provides the nation with the necessary supply of petroleum products. The West Indies Oil Company also operates several strategically-located, service stations throughout the island.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-indies-oil-refinery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-indies-oil-refinery/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:10:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-indies-oil-refinery/ 17.13923200 -61.83938000

Stanford Cricket Ground
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:04:13
The Stanford Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Coolidge, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004. It is the home ground of Leeward Islands, and has hosted many international twenty20, including both the 2006 & 2008 Stanford 20/20 tournaments and the 2008 Stanford Super Series]]>

Stanford Cricket Ground
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 06:04:13
The Stanford Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Coolidge, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by Allen Stanford and rebuilt in 2004. It is the home ground of Leeward Islands, and has hosted many international twenty20, including both the 2006 & 2008 Stanford 20/20 tournaments and the 2008 Stanford Super Series]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanford-cricket-ground/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanford-cricket-ground/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:04:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanford-cricket-ground/ 17.14103600 -61.79489300

Naval Facility Antigua (former)
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:59:09
The Naval Facility Antigua was commissioned on 9 August 1956. The first Commanding Officer was LCDR R. Hinmon. As one of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, Antigua is considered by many to have the best climate in the Caribbean. This island, discovered by Columbus in 1493, is comprised of large peaks, rolling hills, and fine sandy beaches accentuated by rough rocky coasts. After operating for more than twenty-seven years, NAVFAC Antigua was decommissioned 4 February 1984.]]>

Naval Facility Antigua (former)
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:59:09
The Naval Facility Antigua was commissioned on 9 August 1956. The first Commanding Officer was LCDR R. Hinmon. As one of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, Antigua is considered by many to have the best climate in the Caribbean. This island, discovered by Columbus in 1493, is comprised of large peaks, rolling hills, and fine sandy beaches accentuated by rough rocky coasts. After operating for more than twenty-seven years, NAVFAC Antigua was decommissioned 4 February 1984.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naval-facility-antigua-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naval-facility-antigua-former/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:59:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naval-facility-antigua-former/ 17.15734700 -61.79268800

Antigua Missile Test Project
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:53:46
Antigua Missile Test Project (Air Station) is home of Detachment 1, 45th Operations Group and support site for Air Force test range activity on Antigua.
This was a very busy place during the early years of the U.S. space program.]]>

Antigua Missile Test Project
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:53:46
Antigua Missile Test Project (Air Station) is home of Detachment 1, 45th Operations Group and support site for Air Force test range activity on Antigua.
This was a very busy place during the early years of the U.S. space program.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-missile-test-project/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-missile-test-project/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:53:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-missile-test-project/ 17.15001700 -61.79268800

Shortwave Broadcasting Station
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:48:06
The Shortwave Broadcasting Station is owned by Merlin Communications, relays BBC World Service and Deutsche Welle .]]>

Shortwave Broadcasting Station
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:48:06
The Shortwave Broadcasting Station is owned by Merlin Communications, relays BBC World Service and Deutsche Welle .]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shortwave-broadcasting-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shortwave-broadcasting-station/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:48:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shortwave-broadcasting-station/ 17.10216600 -61.79688300

Electricity Generation & Desalting Plant
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:40:51]]>

Electricity Generation & Desalting Plant
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:40:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/electricity-generation-desalting-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/electricity-generation-desalting-plant/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:40:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/electricity-generation-desalting-plant/ 17.12523700 -61.75951500

Antigua Brewery
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:36:37
The Antigua Brewery was established to provide top quality beer, stout and soft drinks. It was built on Crabbs Peninsula by local contractors under the supervision of Brauhaase international Management G.M.B.H. of Hamburg Germany. Brauhaase, which has built and commissioned over twenty breweries worldwide, provided the technical expertise to ensure a top quality facility. They brew Guinness stout, Red Stripe and Carib under license to their respective companies. The flagship product is Wadadli beer.]]>

Antigua Brewery
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:36:37
The Antigua Brewery was established to provide top quality beer, stout and soft drinks. It was built on Crabbs Peninsula by local contractors under the supervision of Brauhaase international Management G.M.B.H. of Hamburg Germany. Brauhaase, which has built and commissioned over twenty breweries worldwide, provided the technical expertise to ensure a top quality facility. They brew Guinness stout, Red Stripe and Carib under license to their respective companies. The flagship product is Wadadli beer.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-brewery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-brewery/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:36:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-brewery/ 17.12689300 -61.75366200

Parham Lodge Mill
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:32:24
This are the remains of the historic sugar mill "Parham Lodge Mill".]]>

Parham Lodge Mill
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-01-01 05:32:24
This are the remains of the historic sugar mill "Parham Lodge Mill".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parham-lodge-mill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parham-lodge-mill/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:32:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parham-lodge-mill/ 17.10758000 -61.75536800

Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-05-11 18:47:36]]>

Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-05-11 18:47:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museum-of-antigua-and-barbuda/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museum-of-antigua-and-barbuda/ Tue, 11 May 2010 18:47:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museum-of-antigua-and-barbuda/ 17.12203300 -61.84397200

Fort Berkeley
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-03-04 13:42:54]]>

Fort Berkeley
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-03-04 13:42:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-berkeley/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-berkeley/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:42:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-berkeley/ 17.00410517 -61.76355623

Mount Obama
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-08-05 09:10:35
ST JOHN'S, Antigua – Antigua's highest mountain officially became "Mount Obama" on Tuesday as the small Caribbean nation celebrated the American president on his birthday and saluted him as a symbol of black achievement.

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Mount Obama
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-08-05 09:10:35
ST JOHN'S, Antigua – Antigua's highest mountain officially became "Mount Obama" on Tuesday as the small Caribbean nation celebrated the American president on his birthday and saluted him as a symbol of black achievement.

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Kingdom of Redonda
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-16 13:16:29
The "Kingdom of Redonda" is a humorous name for the micronation aspect of the tiny uninhabited Caribbean island of Redonda.

This islet is situated between the islands of Nevis and Montserrat, within the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain, in the West Indies. The island is currently legally a dependency of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The island is uninhabited, and indeed is more or less uninhabitable since there is no source of freshwater, and most of the island is extremely steep and rocky, with only a relatively small area of grassland at the top.

Redonda also is, or appears to be, a micronation which may, arguably and briefly, actually have existed as an independent kingdom during the 19th century. The title to this supposed kingdom is still contested to this day in a half-serious fashion. The "Kingdom" is also often associated with a number of supposed aristocratic members, whose titles are given out freely by whomever is currently the "King". Currently there are a number of different individuals in several different countries who claim to be the sole legitimate "King" of Redonda, but these claims appear to be substantially of the nature of tall tales or humorous hoaxes.

The idea of the kingdom appears to originate with M. P. Shiel, 1865-1947, an author of fantasy fiction. He claimed that in 1865, his father Matthew Dowdy Shiell, from the nearby island of Montserrat, proclaimed himself to be the rightful, and supposedly legal, "King" of the island of Redonda in order that he might establish his son as the rightful heir to the throne. This story, as first recounted by the son in a promotional leaflet for his books, may be partly or entirely fictional.]]>

Kingdom of Redonda
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-16 13:16:29
The "Kingdom of Redonda" is a humorous name for the micronation aspect of the tiny uninhabited Caribbean island of Redonda.

This islet is situated between the islands of Nevis and Montserrat, within the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain, in the West Indies. The island is currently legally a dependency of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The island is uninhabited, and indeed is more or less uninhabitable since there is no source of freshwater, and most of the island is extremely steep and rocky, with only a relatively small area of grassland at the top.

Redonda also is, or appears to be, a micronation which may, arguably and briefly, actually have existed as an independent kingdom during the 19th century. The title to this supposed kingdom is still contested to this day in a half-serious fashion. The "Kingdom" is also often associated with a number of supposed aristocratic members, whose titles are given out freely by whomever is currently the "King". Currently there are a number of different individuals in several different countries who claim to be the sole legitimate "King" of Redonda, but these claims appear to be substantially of the nature of tall tales or humorous hoaxes.

The idea of the kingdom appears to originate with M. P. Shiel, 1865-1947, an author of fantasy fiction. He claimed that in 1865, his father Matthew Dowdy Shiell, from the nearby island of Montserrat, proclaimed himself to be the rightful, and supposedly legal, "King" of the island of Redonda in order that he might establish his son as the rightful heir to the throne. This story, as first recounted by the son in a promotional leaflet for his books, may be partly or entirely fictional.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-of-redonda/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-of-redonda/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:16:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingdom-of-redonda/ 16.93891525 -62.34174728

Antigua Recreation Ground
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-08-03 06:03:13
Antigua Recreation Ground is the national stadium of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in St. John's, on the Island of Antigua. The ground has been used by the West Indies cricket team and Antigua and Barbuda national football team.]]>

Antigua Recreation Ground
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-08-03 06:03:13
Antigua Recreation Ground is the national stadium of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in St. John's, on the Island of Antigua. The ground has been used by the West Indies cricket team and Antigua and Barbuda national football team.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-recreation-ground/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-recreation-ground/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:03:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-recreation-ground/ 17.12234700 -61.83864000

Eric Clapton's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-04-19 02:34:04
"Slow Hand" lives here.]]>

Eric Clapton's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-04-19 02:34:04
"Slow Hand" lives here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eric-claptons-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eric-claptons-house/ Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:34:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eric-claptons-house/ 17.00346200 -61.73537500

Redonda
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By: dda
@ 2007-07-07 11:59:52
Redonda is an unpopulated Caribbean island, a part of Antigua and Barbuda[1]. It lies 56.2 km (34.9 miles) SW of the main island, Antigua. It is a remnant of the cone of an extinct volcano steeply protruding from the sea. The land area measures between 1.6 km² (400 acres) and 2.6 km² (640 acres). The highest peak is 296 m (971 feet) high.
Christopher Columbus discovered Redonda in 1493 on his second journey, claimed it for the Spanish crown and named it Santa María la Redonda (redonda being Spanish for "round", reflecting the island's shape), but did not land on it.
In the 1860s, the island became a British possession. The island was claimed by Matthew Dowdy Shiell as the "Kingdom of Redonda" in 1865. Since then the Royal lineage of Redonda has largely had a literary theme, with the title being passed to writers and the like such as John Gawsworth. The current title of "king" of Redonda is disputed by at least nine people.
During the decades following the 1860s, the guano (phosphine oxide) deposits of the island were mined for fertiliser, with an annual yield of up to 7,000 tons. Only during this time was the island inhabited (population 120 in 1901).
During the First World War, the mining operations ceased and the workers left the island, which has been uninhabited since then. It became a dependency of Antigua and Barbuda in 1967.
In 2007, the Wellington Arms pub in Southampton, England attempted to declare themselves an embassy of the uninhabited island in order to gain diplomatic immunity from a nation-wide ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, including pubs.
(Wikipedia)]]>

Redonda
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By: dda
@ 2007-07-07 11:59:52
Redonda is an unpopulated Caribbean island, a part of Antigua and Barbuda[1]. It lies 56.2 km (34.9 miles) SW of the main island, Antigua. It is a remnant of the cone of an extinct volcano steeply protruding from the sea. The land area measures between 1.6 km² (400 acres) and 2.6 km² (640 acres). The highest peak is 296 m (971 feet) high.
Christopher Columbus discovered Redonda in 1493 on his second journey, claimed it for the Spanish crown and named it Santa María la Redonda (redonda being Spanish for "round", reflecting the island's shape), but did not land on it.
In the 1860s, the island became a British possession. The island was claimed by Matthew Dowdy Shiell as the "Kingdom of Redonda" in 1865. Since then the Royal lineage of Redonda has largely had a literary theme, with the title being passed to writers and the like such as John Gawsworth. The current title of "king" of Redonda is disputed by at least nine people.
During the decades following the 1860s, the guano (phosphine oxide) deposits of the island were mined for fertiliser, with an annual yield of up to 7,000 tons. Only during this time was the island inhabited (population 120 in 1901).
During the First World War, the mining operations ceased and the workers left the island, which has been uninhabited since then. It became a dependency of Antigua and Barbuda in 1967.
In 2007, the Wellington Arms pub in Southampton, England attempted to declare themselves an embassy of the uninhabited island in order to gain diplomatic immunity from a nation-wide ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, including pubs.
(Wikipedia)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/redonda/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/redonda/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:59:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/redonda/ 16.94384200 -62.34123200

Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-07-02 23:54:51
By late March of 2007, this US$20.44 million stadium funded by Communist China, will be open to host quarter final matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. Antiguan cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards was on hand in September 2005 for the groundbreaking. The stadium will have a seven pitches, four of which will be used for the World Cup, and a total of 11,000 permanent seats, expandable by an additional 8,000 for the World Cup.]]>

Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-07-02 23:54:51
By late March of 2007, this US$20.44 million stadium funded by Communist China, will be open to host quarter final matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. Antiguan cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards was on hand in September 2005 for the groundbreaking. The stadium will have a seven pitches, four of which will be used for the World Cup, and a total of 11,000 permanent seats, expandable by an additional 8,000 for the World Cup.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-vivian-richards-cricket-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-vivian-richards-cricket-stadium/ Sun, 02 Jul 2006 23:54:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-vivian-richards-cricket-stadium/ 17.10289400 -61.78470600

Jolly Harbour Beach Resort, Marina and Golf Club
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-07-02 23:53:50]]>

Jolly Harbour Beach Resort, Marina and Golf Club
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2006-07-02 23:53:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jolly-harbour-beach-resort-marina-and-golf-club/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jolly-harbour-beach-resort-marina-and-golf-club/ Sun, 02 Jul 2006 23:53:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jolly-harbour-beach-resort-marina-and-golf-club/ 17.06675400 -61.88469900

Antigua - VC Bird Airport (ANU/TAPA)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 16:43:48]]>

Antigua - VC Bird Airport (ANU/TAPA)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 16:43:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-vc-bird-airport-anu-tapa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-vc-bird-airport-anu-tapa/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:43:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antigua-vc-bird-airport-anu-tapa/ 17.13878100 -61.78942700