Anguilla

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Capital City: The Valley

 

People: black (predominant) 90.1%, mixed, mulatto 4.6%, white 3.7%, other 1.5%

 

Religion: Anglican 29%, Methodist 23.9%, other Protestant 30.2%, Roman Catholic 5.7%, other Christian 1.7%, other 5.2%, none or unspecified 4.3%

 

Language Spoken: English

 

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$), US$

 

How to get there

Air: Visitors can fly directly into Anguilla's Wallblake Airport from Puerto Rico via American Eagle/American Airlines and LIAT, or opt to fly directly to St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Thomas or St. Kitts for easy transfer to Anguilla: San Juan via American Eagle and LIATSt. Thomas via American Eagle, LIAT, TransAnguilla and WINAIRSt. Maarten/Martin: St. Maarten via scheduled and chartered air with WINAIR, LIAT, TransAnguilla and Island Charters. St. Martin (Marigot Bay) via regularly scheduled ferries. Antigua via LIAT and Caribbean StarSt. Kitts via LIAT and Caribbean Star Sea: Ferries are a popular way to travel between Anguilla and St. Martin. No reservations are necessary. Between 7:30AM and 7:00PM, ferries run at approximately 30 minute intervals between Blowing Point, Anguilla and Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Ferry crossings are $12 each way, plus $3 departure tax.The 6:15pm ferry from Anguilla and the 7:00pm ferry from St Martin-fare $15.00 plus departure tax. Last ferries of the day are 6:15 p.m from Anguilla and 7:00 p.m from Marigot Bay fare US $15.00 each way. Ferries are also available for charter.  

Weather: Anguilla has a tropical though rather dry climate, moderated by northeast trade winds. Temperatures vary little throughout the year. Average daily maxima range from about 27 °C (80 °F) in December to 30 °C (86 °F) in July. Rainfall is erratic, averaging about 90 cm (35 in) per year, the wettest months being September and October, and the driest February and March. Anguilla is vulnerable to hurricanes from June to November, peak season August to mid-October.

     Travel Documentation & Custom Duty: http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/getting_here2.htm#docs 

Getting Around: Car, Taxis, Bikes and Scooters

 Festivals and Public Holidays: http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/festival_events.htm Food: http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/dining_intro.htm Electrical Voltage: 110 Volts AC 

Tourism Office Website: http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/

 

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