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Shirmaine Lynch-Harrigan
Lenisha Richardson
35 square miles
11,407
Clayton J Lloyd International Airport
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is legal tender and maintains an exchange rate of EC$2.70 = US$l.00
The Dove
Anguilla has a mostly craggy shoreline with over thirty white sand beaches receding in inland depression. Rolling hills with granite rock covered mostly by shrubs, give way to red dirt bottoms and white clay flatlands, the highest elevation, Crocus Hill (213 ft) is easily reached by foot, cycle or car.The island was colonised by the British in 1650 and enjoyed self rule until the early 1800's when it was administered from the neighbouring island of St Kitts. Unilateral Independence was declared in 1967 and Anguilla officially separated from St Kitts on December 19, 1980.
The Valley
Anguilla is among the most northerly of the Caribbean Archipelago, situated five miles North of St Martin/St Maarten.
Anguilla has a British Governor and a Deputy Governor who are responsible for Defence, External Affairs and the Public Service. There are seven elected representatives, an ex-officio and two nominated members, a Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Legislature Assembly.
The White Cedar
The economy is tourism based, and Anguilla boasts several upscale tourist resorts. The main exports are fish, lobster and tourism related trades such as art and craft.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Agency office was opened on May 23, 1991.
