Anguilla

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.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 13,677 (July 2007 est.)

Nationality (Noun): Anguillan(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Anguillan

Official Language(s): English

Major Languages Spoken: English

Country Facts

Country Name (short form): Anguilla

Country Name (local long form): none

Country Name (local short form): none

Name of Capital: The Valley

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Anguilla: Virgin Islands, St. Kitts/Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands

Land Area: 102 sq km

Comparative Area: about half the size of Washington, DC

Coastline: 61 km

National Holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)

International Phone Code: -263

Currency Code: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Internet Country Code: .ai

US Embassy Location: none (overseas territory of the UK)

US Embassy Mailing Address: none

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