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Anguilla


Anguilla


Country Profile

Capital City: The Valley

Local Time = UTC -4h

Geography
Anguilla, as the first in the chain of the Leeward islands, is located in the Eastern Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
It is only a few minutes by air from the major international airport of St. Maarten and is serviced by regular flights from the other international Caribbean gateways of Antigua and Puerto Rico. Anguilla's location, and its reputation as a friendly and virtually crime free society, has enabled it to establish itself as a high end tourist destination.

Location: Eastern Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Area: 91 sq. km (35 sq. miles)
Terrain: Flat limestone and coral island with only a few rolling hills.

Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds.

Government:
Type: Internally self-governing British overseas territory.
Head of State: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, represented by the Governor.


People:
Nationality: Anguillan(s)
Population: 13 000
Ethnic Groups: black 90.1%, mulatto 4.6%
Religions: Christianity
Languages: English (official)
Literacy: 92%

Business

Natural resources: Salt, fish, lobster.

Agriculture products: Tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising.

Industries: Tourism, boat building, offshore financial services.

Exports partners:
UK, USA, Puerto Rico

Imports partners: USA, Puerto Rico, UK

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)


Internet Links

Official Sites of Anguilla
Government of Anguilla
Official site of the Government of Anguilla.

Department of Immigration
Site provides information on immigration laws and policy.


UK Government
Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs.
UK Embassies Overseas
Address list of UK Embassies Abroad.


Maps
Map of Anguilla
Small Map of Anguilla.
Map of Central America and the Caribbean
Reference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. 

News
Public Relation
Anguilla's (Official) Channel for greater Communications.
Anguilla Lokal News
Anguilla gossip and news online.
The Anguillian
Anguilla's weekly news online.

Radio
Radio Anguilla
"The Voice of Choice", with local news.

Arts & Culture
Anguilla Vibe
Online resource for entertainment, sports, fashion and issues for young Anguillians.
Bankie Banx
Anguilla's International Reggae Star.
Come to the real world of art- Anguilla
Teresa Harrigan one of Anguilla's best young adult artist.

Business & Economy
Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. The Government of Anguilla is keen to develop a thriving, high quality financial services sector in Anguilla.

NBA
The National Bank of Anguilla online.

Anguilla's Offshore Finance Dept
Anguilla Financial Services, Includes ACORN, Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network, by which companies can be registered.

Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The official web site with information about the Chamber's role and activities in Anguilla.

Anguilla Internet Yellow Pages
Online guide to products and services. 

Transportation
Airline
Trans Anguilla Airways
Local Charter Airline.

The Link Ferries - Anguilla, BWI
Link Ferries operate between Anguilla and St. Martin.

Destination Anguilla - Travel and Tour Guides
Discover Anguilla: tranquility, wrapped in blue. The Valley, Scrub Island, West End, Road Bay, Shoal Bay.
Gorgeous Beaches, Luxury Accommodations, Five-Star Resorts, Watersports, Festivals, Events and much more.

Anguilla
The Official site of the Anguilla Tourist Board.

The Anguilla Guide
The Official Website of the Anguilla Tourist Board.
Anguilla's Homepage
Information about Anguilla.

Lloyd's Guest House
Lloyd's Guest House is located in the center of Anguilla.

Education
Education in Anguilla: Is free and compulsory between the ages of five and seventeen. There is one state comprehensive school, six state primary schools and five day care centres for children under the age of five.

Education
Anguilla National Trust
ANT was established to act as custodian of Anguilla's heritage, preserving and promoting the island’s natural environment and its archaeological, historical and cultural resources for present and future generations.
The Gardens of Anguilla
An image guide to Anguilla's gardens.
UKOTCF - Anguilla
UKOTCF promotes conservation of plant and animal species and natural habitats of UK Overseas Territories.

History
Anguilla's History
Anguilla's Tourist Board Page about Anguilla's long rich history.

Search
Anguilla Internet Yellow Pages
Online guide to Anguilla related sites. 
Web.ai
Index of Anguilla web links.


General Resources

Anguilla - 2004
An aggregation of various sources presenting a wide variety of information on Anguilla, its flag, map, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population, social statistics, and political system.Part of http://www.geographic.org/

ANGUILLA Overview
Website provides a brief overview of Anguilla and includes links to beaches, hotels, a map, and an index.

About Anguilla
Informational website features a currency converter. Also has a map and the island's flag.

Anguilla Information Page
Promotional website features information on Anguilla's economy, history, stamps, media, its international arts festival, and a navigational chart. It also has links to other tourist related websites.


Business, Commerce, Economy

Anguilla Chamber of Commerce
Provides basic information about starting a business, and doing business on Anguilla. The site also offers a map of Anguilla, information on joining the Chamber of Commerce, and relevant links.

Anguilla Financial Services
Provides access and information to financial and business sources, information on Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network (ACORN), official news releases, legislation, and general information on Anguilla.

Anguilla Postal Service Website
Website for Anguilla's Postal Service includes links for stamps, the company's profile, and how to order. Also lists the telephone and fax numbers.

An Anguilla Wedding
Commercial website for planning a wedding on Anguilla. Has links to photographs, arrangements, and requirements.

Lowtax.net home page for Anguilla
Provides links with information on company registration, corporate structures and regulation, press releases, financial services legislation, and an overview of the island.

The National Bank of Anguilla
Website for The National Bank of Anguilla Ltd. has a link to download its 2003 Prospectus in Adobe format.


Culture

Anguilla Summer Festival
Website devoted to the Anguilla Summer Festival, with a listing of the weeklong evens. Also has links to all kinds of tourist information.

Art Festival - Anguilla
Provides information about the Forth Biennial Art Festival and competition, December 1-8, 2004. Among other things, it tells what to do to enter. Also describes the art classes to be given.

Art Guide of Anguilla
Website dedicated to the art of Anguilla, including information about the biennial art festival, workshops, artists, and tourism. The next art festival is December 1-8, 2004.

The Gardens of Anguilla, palms.ai

Provides links to Anguilla's four gardens-Malliouhana, Cap Juluca, Paradise Cove, and Sanesta.


Geography & Environment

Anguilla
Carib Seek provides a variety of links to sites that provide
maps and other reference sources.

Map of Anguilla from Caribbean-On-Line
Fairly detailed map of Anguilla, including the locations of hotels, beaches, and good photo opportunities.


Government, Politics, Law

Anguilla Financial Services
Provides access and information to financial and business sources, information on Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network (ACORN), official news releases, legislation, and general information on Anguilla.

Anguilla Government
A brief view of the government and government officials of Anguilla

Governments on the WWW: Anguilla
Links to websites of governmental institutions and political parties in Anguilla.

Official Website of the Government of Anguilla
Anguilla's official government website features links to ministries and departments, news, events, politics, finance, national symbols, and tourism. It also has an email and telephone directory.


History

Anguilla
Website with information about the flag of Anguilla, it's history, and meaning of the national symbols. The national emblem features three dolphins in a circle.

Anguilla: Country Profile
World of Information presents a profile of Anguilla, which is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. This profile provides information on such topics as the island's history, political structure, population, media, economy, agricultural production, and more. World of Information includes current foreign exchange rates for the East Caribbean dollar, the local currency used on the island.

Anguilla Information Page
Promotional website features information on Anguilla's economy, history, stamps, media, its international arts festival, and a navigational chart. It also has links to other tourist related websites.

Lonely Planet World Guide Destination Anguilla Introduction
Lonely Planet's guide to Anguilla. Website has information on the island's events, attractions, money, activities, history, culture, and environment.

Skyviews: Anguilla accommodation, hotels, restaurants, shops etc
Website with general information on Anguilla, including its history, lodging, art galleries, diving, and restaurants. Lists the island's population as 8,960 (1992).


Language & Literature

Ethnologue report for Anguilla
Website about the two major languages of Anguilla - English and Leeward Caribbean Creole English. Also provides a brief overview of the island.


Media & Communications

Anguilla News
Bob Green's website with local news on Anguilla but also featuring tourist-related information.

Anguilla, Life, News, Talk (A unique tropical charm unlike anywhere else on earth)
Website featuring news and events on Anguilla. Has links to radio stations and the media.

Newspapers and other media sources from Anguilla, Kidon Media-Link
Provides links to Anguilla's four news sources: Anguilla News, the Anguillian (the Valley), Bob Green's Anguilla News, and The Light.


Recreation & Travel

Anguilla Beaches, A Villa Vacation in A Caribbean Paradise
Personal website that recounts a month-long stay on Anguilla at features links to books, favorite beaches, magic moments, best restaurants, and cheap hotels, among others.

The Anguilla Guide - A comprehensive directory
Extensive tourist guide to the island of Aguilla. Includes a map, tourist-related information, and news and events.

Anguilla Guide: Index
Online forum devoted to Anguilla and travel. Major topics include general, accommodations, restaurants, off topics, and classifieds.

The Anguilla Hotel & Tourism Association
Website of the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association has links to newsletters, membership information, a bulletin board, and member inns, resorts, restaurants, etc.

Anguilla Hotels, Resorts, Villas, Packages, Reviews and Photos - Caribbean Vacation
Informative website dedicated mostly to tourism but also has general information on the island. In addition, has a search engine for tourist packages.

Anguilla Map & Hotel Location
Features a map of Anguilla with the locations of 12 hotels. Also has links for the hotels, packages, group travel, airfares, car rental, and cruise.

Anguilla Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Fodors guide to Anguilla, featuring an overview, travel tops, a map, and links to various tourist-related information.

Anguilla Travel Services
Claims to be Anguilla's "complete" travel service. Has links to accommodations, villas, and investment opportunities.

Anguilla Villas by myCaribbean
Frommer's guide to Anguilla. Website features links to accommodations dining. Planning a trip, beaches, and an overview. Users can book a trip online.

Beaches of Anguilla
A virtual tour of Anguilla's beaches, with links providing photos and other information.

CaribSeek Anguilla - Aguilla British West Indies
Another website mostly devoted to tourism. In addition, though, it has links to the island's government, local news, maps and financial services.

Inns of Anguilla. Small, quaint, friendly.
Provides links to Anguilla's Inns and to articles in the Anguilla news.

The Link Ferries - Anguilla, BWI
Homepage for the ferries that run between Auguilla, St. Martin and Juliana. Lists prices both for one-way trips and charters.

Lonely Planet World Guide Destination Anguilla Introduction
Lonely Planet's guide to Anguilla. Website has information on the island's events, attractions, money, activities, history, culture, and environment.

Welcome to Anguilla: Tranquility Wrapped in Blue! 
The Official site of the Anguilla Tourist Board. Includes links to various tourist-related activities, lodging, restaurants, and general information.

 

 

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