Anguilla - Tourism and Travel

Anguilla is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the eastern Caribbean Sea, at the northern end of the Leeward Islands, to the east of Puerto Rico.

It consists of the island of Anguilla and many smaller islands.

The Overseas Territory of Anguilla is 60 square miles (155 square kilometers) in area.

Anguilla has a tropical climate. The climate is moderated by trade winds from the northeast.

Many tourists come to Anguilla to enjoy its warm, tropical beaches.

Hurricane season occurs between July and October.

The capital of Anguilla is The Valley.

15,000 people live in Anguilla.

90% are black.

English is the official language.

83% of the people are Protestant and 6% are Roman Catholic.

Anguilla's economy is based on tourism and fishing.

The official currency of Anguilla is the East Caribbean dollar, which is equal to 100 cents.

Anguilla is known for being an international tax haven.