Anguilla

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Anguilla


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National motto:
Each Endeavouring, All Achieving

Official language

English

Political status

Non-sovereign, Overseas territory of the UK

Capital

The Valley

Governor

Alan Huckle

Chief Minister

Osbourne Fleming

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

UTC -4

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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.

[edit] Politics

The queen of Great Britain 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.

[edit] Economy

Anguilla gets most of its money from fishing and tourism.

[edit] Culture

Most people in Anguilla are Protestants, and speak English.

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¹ Member of the community but not the Caribbean (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy.