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Anguilla Facts

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Capital	The Valley
Government Type	Parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK.
Currency	East Caribbean dollars (XCD)
Total Area	35 Square Miles 91 Square Kilometers
Location	The Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Language	English (official)
GDP - real growth rate	-8.5%
GDP - per capita (PPP)	$12,200.00 (USD)

Anguilla Demographics

What is the population of Anguilla?

Ethnic Groups	Black (predominant), mulatto, white
Nationality Adjective	Anguillan
Nationality Noun	Anguillan(s)
Population	18,090
Population Growth Rate	2.11%
Population in Major Urban Areas	THE VALLEY (capital) 2,000
Predominant Language	English (official)
Urban Population	100%

Anguilla Government

What type of government does Anguilla have?

Executive Branch: Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Tim FOY (since August 2017) Head of Government:... More
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal More
Citizenship: See United Kingdom More
National Holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967) More
Constitution: Several previous; latest 1 April 1982; amended 1990 More
Independence: None (overseas territory of the UK) More

Anguilla Geography

What environmental issues does Anguilla have?

Climate: Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds More
Environment - Current Issues: Supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of a poor distribution system More
Terrain: Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone More

Anguilla Economy

How big is the Anguilla economy?

Economic Overview: Anguilla has few natural resources, is unsuited for agriculture, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster... More
Industries: Tourism, boat building, offshore financial services More
Currency Name and Code: East Caribbean dollars (XCD) More

Anguilla News & Current Events

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Source: Google News

Interesting Anguilla Facts

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Anguilla means eel in Spanish.

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Anguilla Travel Information

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Country Description

Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Eastern Caribbean, part of the British West Indies. It is a small but rapidly developing island with particularly well-developed tourist facilities.

Crime

While Anguilla's crime rate is relatively low, both petty and violent crimes do occur. There has been an increase in youth gang activity, mostly limited to local village centers. There have been no known incidents involving tourists. Take common-sense precautions to ensure your personal security, such as avoiding carrying large amounts of cash or displaying expensive jewelry. You should not leave valuables unattended in hotel rooms or on the beach. Use hotel safety deposit facilities to safeguard all valuables and travel documents. Similarly, keep your lodgings locked at all times, whether you are present or away, and do not leave valuables in vehicles, even when locked.

Medical Facilities and Health Information

There is only one hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital (telephone: 264-497-2551), and a handful of clinics in Anguilla, so medical facilities are limited. Serious problems requiring extensive care or major surgery will require evacuation to the United States, often at considerable expense. It is strongly recommended that you obtain international travel insurance before undertaking any overseas travel.

Traffic Safety and Road Conditions

While in Anguilla, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below is provided for general reference only.

Unlike the U.S., traffic in Anguilla moves on the left. The few roads on the island are generally poorly paved and narrow. Because of the narrow roads and lack of pullover shoulders, drivers should be alert to vehicles stopping suddenly on the roadway. While traffic generally moves at a slow pace, with the increasing number of young drivers in Anguilla, there are occasional severe accidents caused by excessive speed. Although emergency services, including tow truck service, are limited and inconsistent, local residents are often willing to provide roadside assistance. For police, fire, or ambulance services dial 911.

Visit the Government of Anguilla website for further road safety information.

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