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Anguilla Capital: The Valley Population: 13,477 The Geography of Anguilla Total Size: 102 square km Size Comparison: about half the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 18 15 N, 63 10 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Crocus Hill 65 m Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds The People of Anguilla Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: English (official) Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK) National Holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May Nationality: Anguillan(s) Religions: Anglican 29%, Methodist 23.9%, other Protestant 30.2%, Roman Catholic 5.7%, other Christian 1.7%, other 5.2%, none or unspecified 4.3% (2001 Census) Economy of Anguilla Major Industries: tourism, boat building, offshore financial services Agricultural Products: small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising Natural Resources: salt, fish, lobster Major Exports: lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, rum Major Imports: fuels, foodstuffs, manufactures, chemicals, trucks, textiles Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) National GDP: $112,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $2,600,000 Brief History of Anguilla: Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency, along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency. Back to Geography Home Page

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