Anguilla
- Alternative meaning: Anguilla is a genus of freshwater eel (sole genus in the family Anguillidae).
Anguilla is an island in the eastern
Caribbean and is a British dependency with
Queen Elizabeth II as its
head of state, represented by a
Governor. The locally elected
Chief Minister of the island serves as
head of government.
First colonized by English settlers in
1650, Anguilla was incorporated into a single British dependency along with the neighbouring islands of
Saint Kitts and
Nevis in the early 19th century, much to the objections of many Anguillans. In
1980, however, Anguilla formally withdrew from the territory, becoming a separate British dependency, which it remains.
Map of Anguilla
The island's main industries are fishing and tourism, with offshore banking playing and increasing role in the economy. Miliary defence is the responsibility of the
United Kingdom. The majority of Anguillans are
Protestant and are of
African descent.
See also:\n*
History of Anguilla\n*
Geography of Anguilla\n*
Demographics of Anguilla\n*
Politics of Anguilla\n*
Economy of Anguilla\n*
Communications in Anguilla\n*
Transportation in Anguilla\n*
Military of Anguilla
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Slightly edited, not completely Wikified.
External links
\n* Government of Anguilla (Official web site)\n*
Library of Congress Portals on the World - Anguilla\n*
CIA - The World Factbook -- Anguilla -
CIA's Factbook on Anguilla
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