 Island
Information
Anguilla, British West Indies
Geography
Location: Caribbean Sea, south east of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18'15"N, 63'10"W
Area: 91 sq km
Coastline: 61 km
Climate: Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds
Average Temperature: 80o
Terrain: Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea, 0 m
Highest Point: Crocus Hill, 65 m
Natural Resources: Salt, Fish, Lobster
People
Population: 9,000 (est.)
Official Language: English
 Government
Type: Dependent Territory of the UK
Capital: The Valley
National Holidays: Anguilla Day (May 30), Easter Monday,
Queen's Birthday, Boxing Day (Dec 26)
Economy
Currency: EC (East Caribbean Dollar) (US Dollar
Accepted Everywhere) $1.00 US = $2.68EC
Industries: Tourism, fishing, lobstering, boat building,
offshore financial services
Communications
Telephone System: Outstanding modern internal telephone system
- cable & wireless
Radio Stations: 3 AM / 1 FM local, many Caribbean stations
available
Television Stations: Cable available
Related Links
Travel
Agencies:
Travel Facts
Caribbean Information:
Anguilla Homepage
Getting
Here and Getting Around
 Airlines
Primary Carrier: American Airlines (via Puerto Rico)
Flights: 4 times daily in high season
Alternate Route:
American,
US Air,
Continental,
Delta Airlines (via St Martin)
Tyden Air to Anguilla (5 minute flight) or
Taxi to ferry in Marigot (for the 20 minute, every 1/2 hour
daytime crossing)
* Consult your travel agent for arrangements *
On The
Island:
Taxi & car rental services arranged
5 minutes from airport, The Valley (capital), markets, post
office
15 minutes from ferry to St Martin
Driving:
Anguillan driver's license required - $15 US with valid US
license
Drive on the left side of the road
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