FACTS

Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico

Area (only Total) total: 102 sq km

Climate: Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Terrain: Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone

Population: 14,108 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): English (official)

Government type: NA

Capital (Name): The Valley

Capital (Time Difference): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Independence: None (overseas territory of the UK)

National holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)