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Anguilla

Anguilla is a small, low-lying island in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It lies north of Saint Martin and forms part of the Leeward Islands. The island is mostly flat and composed of limestone and coral formations. Anguilla is known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and coral reefs.

Key facts

Date of Membership in CARICOM: 4 Jul 1999

Also Known as:NA

Status of Independence:Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom

Area: 102 km2/(35 mls2)

Capital City: The Valley

Population: 13,477 (2006)

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Highest National Award: NA

Economy

GDP: $765EC million (2012)

GDP per Capita: EC$41,666 (2006)

Key dates in history

4th Century AD – Saladoid Amerindians settle on island

1650       First colonized by Britain

1656       Attempted invasion by Caribs

1796       Attempted  invasion by France

1825       Developed close association with St Kitts

1967       St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla becomes a state and gains internal self-governance which sparked off the Anguilla Revolution

1969       Invasion by Britain after James Ronald Webster leads break away movement from St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Association

1980       Official separation of Anguilla from the Associated State of St. Christopher-Nevis

1982       New Constitution

Date of CARICOM Membership
Anguilla
Hon. Cora Richardson-Hodge
Motto
NA
Population
13,477
SDG Profile
Sustainable Development Country Profile
Website
Government Website