Barbuda Highlands

Barbuda Highlands
Northern portion of the highlands
Highest point
Elevation	44.5 m (146 ft)
Coordinates	17°38′36″N61°45′15″W / 17.64333°N 61.75417°W / 17.64333; -61.75417
Geography
Location	Antigua and Barbuda
Region	Caribbean

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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