About ANGUILLA

Anguilla is an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom (a British Overseas Territory) in the Caribbean.

It is the most northerly island in the Eastern Caribbean, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of St. Martin/St. Maarten.

The name Anguilla is from the Italian anguilla, meaning eel; (in turn from the Latin anguilla, diminutive of anguis, snake) in reference to the island’s shape.

The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 16 miles long by 3 miles wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population.

The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles with a population of approximately 15,000 people.

Anguilla’s official language is English. Anguilla’s capital is The Valley, which is located almost exactly in the middle of the island.

There, all government offices and main bank branches are situated.  Although small in size, Anguilla’s businesses offer an optimum standard in goods and services. Its main industries are tourism, offshore incorporation and management, captive insurance and fishing.

Anguilla is home to 33 beaches of which many have ranked world’s best on numerous occasions. Its beaches offer aquamarine waters, white sand, and serenity. Along with its amazing hotels and exquisite dining options, Anguilla has been ranked No. 1 on the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards list of the Top Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for four consecutive years.

Anguilla’s currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD), however, the US Dollar (USD) is accepted at
an exchange rate of US$1=EC$2.70.

Its zip code is AI-2640 and flight code is AXA.