Anguilla

Anguilla is a flat coral island in the British Caribbean. Its national sport is sailing, raced in wooden sloops built on the island, and race days are public holidays.

Where in the world is Anguilla located?

Anguilla is a Country of Leeward Islands on the Latin America and the Caribbean located in the Caribbean sub-region in the continent of Americas, member of CARICOM (Associate).

Basic Information

Capital City: The Valley, capital city of Anguilla

Population: 14,410 (UN)

Area: 102 km² / 63 sq mi

People from Anguilla are called: Anguillans

Overseas Territory Of: United Kingdom

Geography

Latitude: 18.233° N

Longitude: 63.026° W

Geographical Subregion: Caribbean

Intermediary Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Continental Region: Americas

Climate

tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Economy

Currency: Dollar

Currency Code: XCD

Religion

Most Predominant: Protestant includes Anglican, Methodist, Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventist, Baptist, Church of God, Presbyterian, Brethren

Second Most Predominant: Catholic

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

International Memberships

CARICOM (Associate)

Technical Information

TLD: .ai

Calling Code: +-263

MapGeo Name: Anguilla

MapGeo Code: AI

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Anguilla Armorial

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