The Anguilla Experience
18.2206° N, 63.0686° W
Anguilla, British Caribbean.
Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 16 miles long by 3 miles wide at its widest point, together with several much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The territory’s capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles, with a population of approximately 15,090.
Official Language
Anguilla’s official language is English. Locals have a slight dialect that can be heard when they communicate with each other.
Capital
Anguilla’s capital is The Valley.
Location
Anguilla is the most northerly island in the Eastern Caribbean and is located 18.2°N Latitude and 63°W Longitude.
Anguilla Beaches
Anguilla has 33 beaches. Anguilla’s beaches offer peace and serenity along with crystal clear water that hug powdery white sand beaches.
Currency
Anguilla’s official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD), however, the US Dollar (USD) is accepted at an exchange rate of US$1=EC$2.70 (varies).
Electricity
The Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) supplies the island with 110v (60 cycles). U.S. Outlets are typically used.