last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Anguilla
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Anguilla
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Quick Overview
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory located in the Lesser Antilles.
Key Facts
- Type of place: territory.
- Location: in the Lesser Antilles, between the Caribbean and the Atlantic, east of Puerto Rico and a few kilometres north of Saint Martin.
- Latitude/longitude: 18.15' N, 63.10' W.
- Local time:
- "Capital": The Valley.
- Nature of the state: British Overseas Territory.
- Official language: English.
- Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar.
- Population: 17,422 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 91 km².
- Density: 191 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Crocus Hill (65 m).
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline: 61 km.
- Driving: on the left.
Tourism
Anguilla is one of the least known and least visited islands in the Antilles, with around 60,000 visitors per year (55,000 in 2018). Yet, with its white sandy beaches and turquoise sea, the island has plenty of charm... even if this postcard-perfect setting requires a certain budget to stay.
Travel Essentials
- Destination: for beginner travellers.
- By air: France-The Valley
- Entry requirements: passport + return ticket.
- Currency to bring: US dollars.
- Exchange rate:
- Daily "backpacker" budget:
- Best for accommodation: given the prices, it’s better to stay on Saint Martin.
- Best way to get around: bicycle.
- Risks: very low in terms of health and safety.
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices: avoid the rainy and hurricane season between late July and mid-November.
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays .
Addresses in France
Tourist Office: online only (in English).
Addresses in Belgium, Switzerland, and Quebec
Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life":
- GDP per capita: $12,500 (2011)
- Average monthly income:
- Inflation: +1.3% (2017)
- "Official" unemployment:
- Population below the poverty line:
- Life expectancy: 81.6 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: +11.7 (2017)
- Population growth: +1.92% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 95% (2014)
- Urban population: 100% (2019)
- Press freedom: 35/180 (rank in 2018)
- Political regime:
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook