Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.

Anguillans

Anguilla's land area covers 35 square miles (91 square kilometers). It is 16 (26 kilometers) long and three-and-one-half miles (6 kilometers) wide. The highest elevation is of 213 feet (65 meters) at Crocus Hill. 

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Anguilla's government is under the authority of the British government at Westminster, London and consists of the governor, the Executive Council, and the House of Assembly. The governor holds executive power and is appointed by the British monarch, and is responsible for external affairs, internal financial affairs, defense, and internal security. The Executive Council advises the governor. The House of Assembly has two nominated members and seven elected members. Other key political positions are the AG (attorney general) and secretary to the Executive Council. EST (UTC-5). Summer (DST). EDT (UTC-4).

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Latitude: 18° 13' 23.77" N
Longitude: -63° 03' 23.88" W

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Caribbean Commercial Investment Bank Ltd., Foreign Commerce Bank Limited, National Bank of Anguilla (Private Banking and Trust) Limited, National Commercial Bank of Anguilla Limited, Republic Bank (Anguilla) Limited.

The tiny Anguilla Bank Anole (Anolis gingivinus) is a species of the anole lizard. Sweet Bees of more than 1700 species. Sombrero Ameiva Lizard. Hawksbill sea turtle. The masked booby sea bird with a 65-inch wingspan

Anguilla has 33 spectacular and diverse beaches. Here are our top 5.

Shoal Beach
Two miles long. Soft white sands. Great for watersports, walks, swimming, dolphin watching. Very popular with its resorts, restaurants and beachbars.

Meads
Located on the north shore with restaurants and hotels. Equally popular, less crowded. Waves appropriate for advanced surfing.

Savannah Bay
Wild, remote, natural and off the beaten path, easily accessible. Waves appropriate for advanced surfing.

Cove Bay
View of St. Martin. Sensational sunset. Very family, walking, swimming-friendly. Allso great for kitesurfing and horseback-riding.

Sandy Ground Beach
Very urban and lively. Loads of amenities. Turns in a social hot spot in the evenings. Venue for Anguilla's Summer Festival

 

 

Anguilla not much larger than an average US city, has a rich heritage that dates back a few thousand years ago when the first Amerindians - the Arawak Indians settled here and then routed by the Carib Indians. Early Spanish explorers named the island Anguilla, which means 'eel', due to its elongated shape.

Anguilla became a British colony in 1650 and despite attempts by the French to colonize, it has remained a British colony ever since. In 1967, Britain encouraged that Anguilla forms a relationship with St Kitts and Nevis to create a new Caribbean nation. Anguillians didn't fancy that thinking they would be undermined by the bigger islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. The islands became a 'state in association' with the UK, and in 1980 they were granted the status of a British Dependent Territory.