NAME
Anguilla (Ann-GWIL-A), British West Indies
CAPITAL
The Valley
POPULATION
Approximately 8,000
SIZE
16 miles long, 3 miles wide, 35 square miles
LOCATION
Eastern Caribbean about 6 miles from St. Martin. Most northerly of the Leeward Islands, 18N, 63W
Anguilla (Ann-GWIL-A), British West Indies
CAPITAL
The Valley
POPULATION
Approximately 8,000
SIZE
16 miles long, 3 miles wide, 35 square miles
LOCATION
Eastern Caribbean about 6 miles from St. Martin. Most northerly of the Leeward Islands, 18N, 63W
CLIMATE
Rainfall, 35 inches per annum (avg.) Temperature, 80F
LANGUAGE
English
GOVERNMENT
British Crown Colony
CURRENCY
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
US$1.00=EC$2.68
The US$ is accepted almost everywhere
.
Note: EC$ is not a "traded" currency so you may encounter difficulties converting this currency at your local bank after you return home
ELECTRICITY
110 Volts AC (N.A. standard)
GENERAL DRESS CODE
Very informal and relaxed, however please do not wear swimsuits in public areas.
To my knowledge there is no dining establishment which requires or even encourages jackets or ties.
Nude and topless swimming and sunbathing is discouraged (but they have to find you first - just stick to the deserted beaches).
Rainfall, 35 inches per annum (avg.) Temperature, 80F
LANGUAGE
English
GOVERNMENT
British Crown Colony
CURRENCY
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
US$1.00=EC$2.68
The US$ is accepted almost everywhere
.
Note: EC$ is not a "traded" currency so you may encounter difficulties converting this currency at your local bank after you return home
ELECTRICITY
110 Volts AC (N.A. standard)
GENERAL DRESS CODE
Very informal and relaxed, however please do not wear swimsuits in public areas.
To my knowledge there is no dining establishment which requires or even encourages jackets or ties.
Nude and topless swimming and sunbathing is discouraged (but they have to find you first - just stick to the deserted beaches).