Travel Guide: Anguilla

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

The name of this country means eel, which is a perfect description of the shape of this island. In fact, Anguilla is comprised of one main island in addition to a number of smaller ones, though the majority of the population lives on the main island. Considered a British overseas territory, Anguilla is found 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Maarten. The climate in this country is consistently hot year round, which is perfect as it allows visitors and locals to take advantage of Anguilla's many beautiful beaches year-round. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the island paradise that is Anguilla.

An Island Country

Located in the Lesser Antilles, Anguilla is one of the Leeward Islands. Considered a British overseas territory, it is found 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Maarten. The country’s capital is The Valley, which is also its centre of business and government.

Friendly Population

Anguilla’s official language is English, and this is spoken by the majority of the island’s friendly and hospitable inhabitants.

Geography and Landscape

Anguilla is comprised of one main island, in addition to a number of smaller ones. The country’s population of thirteen and a half thousand lives primarily on the main island, which measures 16 miles long by just over three miles wide. The island itself is flat, dry, and relatively barren, and its terrain consists mainly of beaches and dunes.

Beach-friendly Climate

While the country is at risk of hurricanes, the tropical temperatures in Anguilla tend to be consistently hot year-round. This allows visitors and locals to use the country’s many beaches throughout the year. And these beaches are considered some of the best in the Caribbean.