Anguilla

From MaxTravelz

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.

Contents 1 Geography 2 People 3 Government 4 Economy 5 Understand 5.1 Electricity 6 Sleep 6.1 Splurge 7 Eat

Geography

Location 

Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico

Map references 

Central America and the Caribbean

Area 

total: 102 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 102 sq km

Area - comparative 

about half the size of Washington, DC

Terrain 

flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone

Elevation extremes 

lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m

People

Population 

12,446 (July 2002 est.)

Nationality 

noun: Anguillan(s)
adjective: Anguillan

Ethnic groups 

black (predominant), mulatto, white

Religions 

Anglican 40%, Methodist 33%, Seventh-Day Adventist 7%, Baptist 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, other 12%

Languages 

English (official)

Government

Country name 

conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Anguilla

Dependency status 

overseas territory of the UK

Government type 

NA

Capital 

The Valley

Economy

Economy - overview 

Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Increased activity in the tourism industry, which has spurred the growth of the construction sector, has contributed to economic growth. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financial sector, which is small, but growing. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend largely on the tourism sector and, therefore, on revived income growth in the industrialized nations as well as on favorable weather conditions.

Currency 

East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Currency code 

XCD

Exchange rates 

East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7000 (fixed rate since 1976)

US dollars are accepted everywhere but change will be in East Caribbean currancy (EU's)

Understand

Electricity

Anguilla follows the US standard, 120V 60Hz. No speacial plugs or adapters are required.

Sleep

Splurge

• Cuisinart Resort and Spa
• Cap Juluca
• Maliouhana

Eat

Upscale Restaurants

• Hibernia Unique food, gracious hosts and a wonderful time always. Worth the drive!
• Blanchard's The tasting platter here is the way to go, folks.
• Mango's Directly on the beach, with wonderful seafood.
• Straw Hat Don't miss the crayfish here!
• Altamer Delicious lobsters big as orbiting moons, great service.
• The Overlook Formerly Cyril's Ovelook of Montauk/NY fame but now in the trusty hands of Deon. Fabulous seafood and great gazpacho soup! official website

Local Style Restaurants

• Uncle Ernie's on Shoal Bay beach; inexpensive local BBQ;
• Smitty's in Island Harbor.
• Scilly Cay in Island Harbor; pronounced Silly Key; take a boat or swim out to this tiny island off the island.
• Roy's above Crocus Bay; started by a British expat and his wife. Great bargain lunches on Fridays. Very well known for their fish and chips.
• The Pumphouse in Sandy Ground next to the old salt flats
• Johnno's is an Anguillan landmark, run by John (Johnno) on Sandy Ground beach. It is an open air bar, restaurant and at night a dance club on the beach, often with live local bands.
• Cora's Pepperpot formerly Pepperpot, is a restuarant serving some of the most authentic local dishes.

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