Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico.
English settlers from Saint Kitts first colonized Anguilla in 1650. Great Britain administered the island until the early 19th century, when -- agains ...
Longitude: -63.1667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Anguilla:
2,693.646 km
Terrain:
Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone.
Natural Resources:
Salt, fish, lobster.
Industries:
Tourism, boat building, offshore financial services.
Population: 19,416
Most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast.
Area: 91 km2
about one-half the size of Washington, DC
The most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XCD | Eastern Caribbean dollar | $ |
Capital City: The Valley
Local time: Wednesday, December 10 at 12:31 pm (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Anguilla is a blue field with the Union Jack and a shield featuring three orange dolphins.
Bordering Countries
Anguilla has no bordering countries.
Visiting Anguilla
You're in for a treat! Anguilla is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage
- Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere
- Hurricane season from June to November
- Limited public transportation
- High cost of living and travel
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Anguillan cuisine features seafood and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include crayfish and pigeon peas and rice.
- Barbecue is a common cooking method.
- Relax on Shoal Bay Beach
- Visit the Fountain Cavern National Park
- Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
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