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Anguilla (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 27 February 2012

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ANGUILLA TODAY

Country Facts

Status: British Overseas Territory
Area: 90 sq km
Population: 15,962 (2009 estimate)
Capital City: The Valley
Languages: English
Religion(s): Christianity
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) (although the US$ is widely accepted)
Major political parties: Anguilla United Front; Anguilla United Movement; Anguilla Progressive Party; Anguilla National Strategic Alliance.
Governor: His Excellency Mr Alistair Harrison
Chief Minister: The Honourable Hubert Hughes (Anguilla United Movement)

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Travel Advice: Anguilla

Useful links

• Government of Anguilla
• Anguilla Department of Immigration
• Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM)
• Anguilla Tourist Board
 
• DFID Country Profile: Anguilla

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