Anguilla
dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)
Anguilla as the 1994 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 102 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
Caribbean, in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 270 km east of Puerto | Rico
22 fieldstotal area
91 sq km
land area
91 sq km
comparative area
about half the size of Washington, DC
exclusive fishing zone
200 nm
territorial sea
3 nm
arable land
NA%
permanent crops
NA%
meadows and pastures
NA%
forest and woodland
NA%
other
NA% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)
current issues
NA
natural hazards
frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
international agreements
NA
People
21 fieldsPer 1,000 population(1994 est.)
total population
73.99 years
male
71.21 years
female
76.8 years (1994 est.)
noun
Anguillan(s)
adjective
Anguillan
total population
95%
male
95%
female
95%
by occupation
NA
Government
Dependent territory of the UK
22 fieldsLegislature, 7 seatsone dot, one seat
conventional long form
none
conventional short form
Anguilla
chief of state
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Alan W. SHAVE (since 14 August 1992)
head of government
Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
cabinet
Executive Council; appointed by the governor from the elected members of the House of Assembly
House of Assembly
- elections last held 16 March 1994 (next to be held March 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 2, AUP 2, ADP 2, independent 1
Political parties and leaders
- Anguilla National Alliance (ANA);
- Anguilla United Party (AUP), Hubert HUGHES;
- Anguilla Democratic Party (ADP), Victor BANKS
Flag
- two horizontal bands of white (top, almost triple width) and light blue with three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design centered in the white band;
- a new flag may have been in use since 30 May 1990
Economy
Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on | lobster fishing, offshore banking, tourism, and remittances from | emigrants.
25 fieldsOverview
Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on lobster fishing, offshore banking, tourism, and remittances from emigrants. In recent years the economy has benefited from a boom in tourism and construction. Development plans center around the improvement of the infrastructure, particularly transport and tourist facilities, and also light industry.
revenues
$13.8 million
expenditures
$15.2 million, including capital expenditures of $2.4 million (1992 est.)
commodities
lobster and salt
partners
NA
commodities
NA
partners
NA
capacity
2,000 kW
production
6 million kWh
consumption per capita
862 kWh (1992)
Agriculture
pigeon peas, corn, sweet potatoes, sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, poultry, fishing (including lobster)
recipient
Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89), $38 million
Communications
11 fieldstotal
NA
paved
60 km
unpaved
NA
total
3
usable
2
with permanent-surface runways
1 (1,000 m at Wallblake Airport)
with runways over 3,659 m
0
with runways 2,440-3,659 m
0
with runways 1,220-2,439 m
0
Telecommunications
- modern internal telephone system;
- 890 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 3 AM, 1 FM, no TV;
- radio relay microwave link to island of Saint Martin
Defense Forces
1 fieldCite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Anguilla.” The World Factbook 1994. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/anguilla/1994.