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Anguilla

General Information about Anguilla

Anguilla is a small island nation consisting of the main island Anguilla and other smaller islands that are without permanent inhabitants. Anguilla is a dependency of the United Kingdom and is located in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico near the North Atlantic Ocean. Angilla has a population of almost 13,500 people. Around 1,200 people live in Anguilla's capital city The Valley. English is the official language spoken in Anguilla but some local dialects are also used.

There are many different churches on the island of Anguilla but most of the population follow Christian beliefs such as Anglicanism. Water activities such as diving, fishing, parasailing and windsurfing are very popular in Anguilla. There are seven marine parks which offer diving experiences; Little Bay, Shoal Bay Harbour Reef System, Stoney Bay, Dog Island, Seal Island Reef System, Sandy Island and Prickly Pear Bay. Prickly Pear Bay is one of the best spots for diving. This is an underwater cavern home to nurse sharks and barracudas as well as many sunken shipwrecks not far away.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate In Anguilla

Anguilla experiences typical tropical climate with year round averages of 27 degrees with the island being tempered by the northeast trade winds. The trade winds consitantly provides warm breezes. Most of the rainfall in Anguilla occurs in short downpours with as much as 35 inches falling each year falling mainly in September and October. Anguilla is a great holiday destination as the days are generally sunny. If you are planning a trip between June and November then care should be taken as this is hurricane season, particulary from August to October.

Geography

Geographical Information On Anguilla

Anguilla is a small low lying island set in the Caribbean with an area of 102 square kilometres. Anguilla's coastline borders on the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean for just over 61 kilometres. Anguilla which is an archipelago out of 21 islands and clays and is also the largest. Anguilla's terrain is mostly flat and because of this the highest point of the island rises to just over 65 metres and is known as Crocus Hill. The lowest point of Anguilla is the Caribbean Sea at sea level. Anguilla boasts many beautiful coral reefs as well as limestone formations.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Anguilla

The economy of Anguilla mainly revolves around its tourism industry, lobster fishing as well as offshore banking. This is mainly because Anguilla is poor in natural resources. Over 60 percent of the population of Anguilla are employed in the service and commerce industry. The remaining are employed in construction, transportation, agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining and manufacturing. Anguilla produces small quantities of tobacco, vegetables, and cattle raising. The main exports of Anguilla are lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, and rum. The official currency of Anguilla is the East Caribbean Dollar.

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