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Description
 The island of Anguilla, which also comprises the island of Sombrero and a number of smaller
islands and cays, is small and secluded; ideal if you want to get away from it all. 35 square miles surrounded
by turquoise waters and 33 uncrowded, beautiful white  powdery sand beaches,
Anguilla is truly a tropical paradise. A leisurely exploration of the idyllic shoreline is thus recommended. Accommodation
ranges from 5 star luxury hotels to guest-houses, apartments, villas and cottages. Many establishments are situated
on the beach and offer boating, snorkelling, fishing and scuba-diving equipment. Restaurants offer a mixture of
Continental, American and Anguillan dishes with the emphasis on seafood, including lobster, conch and a variety
of fish. The nightlife is centred on the hotels and the tourist areas and visitors will be glad to find the atmosphere
relaxed and friendly. Anguillians are warm and friendly people who will quickly become friends.
History
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.
Anguilla At a Glance
Language: English
Government: British Dependent Territory
Capital: The Valley
Size: 35 sq. miles, 16 mi. long & 3 mi. wide at widest point
Location: Eastern Caribbean, most northerly of the Leeward Islands
Temperature: 80°F Monthly Mean Temperature
Rainfall: 35 inches per year
Electricity: 110 Volts AC
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (US currency widely accepted)
Driving: On left, license required
Rentals: Car, jeeps, scooters & bikes |
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