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Antigua and Barbuda both are generally low-lying islands whose terrain has been influenced more by limestone formations than Volcanic Activity . The highest point on Antigua, however, is Boggy Peak , the remnant of a volcanic crater rising 399 metres. This mountain is located amid a bulge of hills of volcanic origin in the southwestern part of the island. The limestone formations in the northeast are separated from the southwestern volcanic area by a central plain of clay formations. Barbuda's highest elevation is 44.5 m, part of the highland plateau east of Codrington. The shorelines of both islands are greatly indented, with beaches, lagoons, and natural harbours. The islands are rimmed by reefs and shoals. There are few streams, as rainfall is slight. Both islands lack adequate amounts of fresh groundwater. The islands' tropical climate is moderated by fairly constant northeast tradewinds, with velocities ranging between 30 and 48 km/h. There is little precipitation, however, because of the islands' low elevations. Rainfall averages 99 cm per year, but the amount varies widely from season to season. In general, the wettest period is between September and November. The islands generally experience low humidity and recurrent droughts. Hurricane s strike on an average of once a year. Temperatures average 27°C, with a range from 23°C in the winter to 30°C in the summer and autumn; the coolest period is between December and February. ; Location: : Antigua And Barbuda are Caribbean islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean , east-southeast of Puerto Rico ; Geographic Coordinates : : ; Map references: : Central America and the Caribbean ; Area:
; Area comparative: ; Land boundaries: : 0 km ; Coastline: : 153 km ; Maritime claims:
; Climate: : Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation ; Terrain: : Mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas ; Elevation extremes:
; Natural resources: : NEGL; pleasant climate fosters tourism ; Land use:
; Natural hazards: : Hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October); periodic droughts ; Environment: current issues : Water management, a major concern because of limited natural fresh water resources, is further hampered by the clearing of trees to increase crop production, causing rainfall to run off quickly ; Environment: international agreements
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