Anguilla

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Anguilla
Flag of Anguilla Coat of Arms of Anguilla
(In Detail) (Full size)
National motto:
Each Endeavouring, All Achieving
LocationAnguilla.png
Official language English
Political status Non-sovereign, Overseas territory of the UK
Capital The Valley
Governor William Alistair Harrison
Chief Minister Hubert Hughes
Area
 - Total

 - % water
Ranked n/a
91 km²
35 mi²
Negligible
Population

 - Total (2002)
 - Density



12,800
140/km²
363/mi²

Currency East Caribbean dollar
Time zone UTC -4
National Song God Bless Anguilla
Internet TLD .ai
Calling Code 1-264

Anguilla is a group of five islands in the Caribbean Sea. The islands are ruled by Great Britain.

Anguilla was once part of what is now Saint Kitts and Nevis, but broke away in 1980. Anguilla wanted to still be a part of Great Britain, and Saint Kitts and Nevis wanted to be independent.

It is named after the Spanish word for "eel", because it has such a shape.

[change] Politics

The queen of the United Kingdom is the ruler of Anguilla, but she works through a governor. She names, or appoints the governor, and he is just working there in her place. The legislature is elected by the people, has 11 members, and is called the House of Assembly.

[change] Economy

Anguilla gets most of its money from fishing and tourism.

[change] Culture

Most people in Anguilla are Protestants, and speak English.

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