Antigua: The World´s Most Tourism-Dependent Country

With 86 percent of its gross domestic product from tourism, the tourism minister of Antigua said the country is the most tourism-dependent nation in the world.

Antigua´s economy cannot be based on anything else but tourism. This was the view expressed by Minister of Tourism and Aviation Harold Lovell, last week at launching of the fifth edition of the prestigious publication A Little Bit of Paradise.

Citing tourism a "naturally abundant resource," the minister pointed out that Antigua has a comparative economic advantage. He does not see his country´s reliance on tourism as a disadvantage.

Antigua´s reefs and wrecks are known for diving and snorkeling. The island has approximately 365 beaches.