Anguilla

OVERVIEW

Anguilla is a small British dependency located at the northern end of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It is a low-lying, semiarid coral island with an area of 91 sq km (35 sq mi) and a maximum elevation of 61 m (200 ft). Its dry climate and thin soil hamper commercial agricultural development. Anguilla has a number of scenic beaches, and tourism and British aid are important to the economy. Most residents are involved in fishing and subsistence farming, raising such crops as pigeon peas, sweet potatoes, Indian corn, and beans. Anguilla has a population of 6,875 (1988 est.), which is predominantly black.

Listen to anthem

Compare Anguilla with other countries

QUICK FACTS

Country Code:	AI
Area:	96 sq. km
Capital:	The Valley
Independence:
Population:	people
Language(s):	English (official)
Currency:	1 East Caribbean dollar (EC$) = 100 cents
Coordinates:	18 degrees 15 minutes N 63 degrees 10 minutes W
Lowest Point:	Caribbean Sea 0 m
Highest Point:	Crocus Hill 65 m

GOVERNMENT

Leader Biography:	Head of the Government Born : at East End Anguilla on 18th of February, 1940 Education : East End Primary School and the Valley Secondary School. Party : ANA (United Front-Anguilla National Alliance) (Chief M... more
Parties:	Anguilla Democratic Party or ADP [Victor BANKS] Anguilla National Alliance or ANA [Osbourne FLEMING] Anguilla United Party or AUP [Hubert HUGHES]
Pressure Groups:	Information not available

MEDIA

      Find media for this country

COUNTRY LINKS

      Anguilla the Country

      Tourist Island Info

      The Light Newspaper