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___ AnguillaDestination Anguilla, a virtual travel guide to the island in the British West Indies. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Anguilla's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Caribbean island, e.g.: official web sites of Anguilla, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like Anguilla weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers. | ||
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Anguilla Sovereignty: United Kingdom |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Anguilla Background: Originally inhabited by Arawak and Carib peoples, Anguilla became a British colony after English settlers arrived in 1650. Its people are of mainly African descent. Anguilla, as the first in the chain of the Leeward islands, is located in the Eastern Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is only a few minutes by air from the major international airport of St. Maarten and is serviced by regular flights from the other international Caribbean gateways of Antigua and Puerto Rico. Anguilla's location, and its reputation as a friendly and virtually crime free society, has enabled it to establish itself as a high end tourist destination. related countries: UK, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Virgin Islands |
 Official Name: Anguilla ISO Country Code: ai Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 14:35 Capital City: The Valley Government: Type: Internally self-governing British overseas territory. Head of State: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, represented by the Governor. Geography: Location: Eastern Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Area: 91 sq. km (35 sq. miles) Terrain: Flat limestone and coral island with only a few rolling hills. Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds. People: Nationality: Anguillan(s) Population: 13 000 Ethnic Groups: black 90.1%, mulatto 4.6% Religions: Christianity Languages: English (official) Literacy: 92% Natural resources: Salt, fish, lobster. Agriculture products: Tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising. Industries: Tourism, boat building, offshore financial services. Exports partners: UK, USA, Puerto Rico Imports partners: USA, Puerto Rico, UK Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) (US currency widely accepted) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of AnguillaGovernment of AnguillaOfficial site of the Government of Anguilla. Department of Immigration Site provides information on immigration laws and policy. UK Government Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs. UK Embassies Overseas Address list of UK Embassies Abroad. Maps Map of Anguilla Small Map of Anguilla.  Google
Earth AnguillaZoomable satellite view of Anguilla. Google
Earth: The ValleyZoomable satellite view of Anguilla's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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NewsPublic RelationAnguilla's (Official) Channel for greater Communications. Anguilla Lokal News Anguilla gossip and news online. The Anguillian Anguilla's weekly news online. Radio Radio Anguilla "The Voice of Choice", with local news. |
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Arts & CultureAnguilla VibeOnline resource for entertainment, sports, fashion and issues for young Anguillians. Bankie Banx Anguilla's International Reggae Star. Come to the real world of art- Anguilla Teresa Harrigan one of Anguilla's best young adult artist. |
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Business & EconomyAnguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. The Government of Anguilla is keen to develop a thriving, high quality financial services sector in Anguilla.NBA The National Bank of Anguilla online. Anguilla's Offshore Finance Dept Anguilla Financial Services, Includes ACORN, Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network, by which companies can be registered. Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry The official web site with information about the Chamber's role and activities in Anguilla. Anguilla Internet Yellow Pages Online guide to products and services. Transportation Airline Trans Anguilla Airways Local Charter Airline. The Link Ferries - Anguilla, BWI Link Ferries operate between Anguilla and St. Martin. |
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Destination Anguilla - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Anguilla: tranquility, wrapped in blue. The Valley, Scrub Island, West End, Road Bay, Shoal Bay.Gorgeous Beaches, Luxury Accommodations, Five-Star Resorts, Watersports, Festivals, Events and much more. Anguilla The Official site of the Anguilla Tourist Board. The Anguilla Guide The Official Website of the Anguilla Tourist Board. Anguilla's Homepage Information about Anguilla. Lloyd's Guest House Lloyd's Guest House is located in the center of Anguilla. |
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EducationEducation in Anguilla: Is free and compulsory between the ages of five and seventeen. There is one state comprehensive school, six state primary schools and five day care centres for children under the age of five. |
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EnvironmentAnguilla National TrustANT was established to act as custodian of Anguilla's heritage, preserving and promoting the island's natural environment and its archaeological, historical and cultural resources for present and future generations. The Gardens of Anguilla An image guide to Anguilla's gardens. UKOTCF - Anguilla UKOTCF promotes conservation of plant and animal species and natural habitats of UK Overseas Territories. |
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HistoryAnguilla's HistoryAnguilla's Tourist Board Page about Anguilla's long rich history. |
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SearchAnguilla Internet Yellow PagesOnline guide to Anguilla related sites. Web.ai Index of Anguilla web links. Additional Information on AnguillaBBC News Country Profile: AnguillaGovernments on the WWW: Anguilla Open Directory Project: Anguilla Wikipedia: Anguilla The World Factbook -- Anguilla |
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