Coordinates: 17°38′36″N 61°45′15″W / 17.64333°N 61.75417°W / 17.64333; -61.75417

Barbuda Highlands

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A map showing the Barbuda Highlands
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Barbuda Highlands from a beach on the Atlantic side

The Barbuda Highlands, referred to locally as The Highlands, are a range of hills located on the island of Barbuda in the Caribbean.[1][2][3][4] It is named after the now-ruined Highland House. The Highlands includes Barbuda's highest point at 44.5 meters above sea level,[5] and the hills are characterized by rocky outcroppings, scrub vegetation, cacti and a unique ecosystem that includes several species of endemic plants and wildlife.[6] The Barbuda Highlands are a protected area,[7] and are recognized for their environmental and geological significance. The highlands have many caves and are located on the Atlantic Ocean.[8]

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Barbuda Highlands from the near-top

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