Barbuda Highlands
Range of hills in Barbuda
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The Barbuda Highlands, referred to locally as The Highlands, is a plateau 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 plateau is 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 island's east coast.[8]
| Barbuda Highlands | |
|---|---|
Northern portion of the highlands | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 44.5 m (146 ft) |
| Coordinates | 17°38′36″N 61°45′15″W |
| Geography | |
| Location |  Antigua and Barbuda |
| Region | Caribbean |
