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Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory of the Caribbean region in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The territory's capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (91 km2), with a population of approximately 15,753 in 2021.

Safety

Anguilla

FCDO travel advice for Anguilla. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

Official source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Facts & statistics

Anguilla

Capital
The Valley
Language
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Time zone
UTC−04:00
Calling code
+1264
Internet domain
.ai
Driving side
left
Plug type
NEMA 1-15
Voltage
110

Source: Wikidata.

Events

Anguilla

New Year's DayNew Year's Day2026-01-01
James Ronald Webster DayJames Ronald Webster Day2026-03-02
Good FridayGood Friday2026-04-03
Easter MondayEaster Monday2026-04-06
Labour DayLabour Day2026-05-01
Whit MondayWhit Monday2026-05-25
Anguilla DayAnguilla Day2026-06-01
Sovereignty DaySovereignty Day2026-06-15
August MondayAugust Monday2026-08-03
August ThursdayAugust Thursday2026-08-06

Source: Nager.Date.

CapitalThe Valley
Population13,254
CurrencyXCD
Languagesen-AI
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