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Anacaona Boutique Hotel
P.O. Box 200, Meads Bay
Anguilla B.W.I
Phone 001 (264) 497 6827 or 877-647-4736
Fax 001 (264) 497 6829
E-mail: info@anacaonahotel.com
About Anguilla
Anguilla, the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, is located at latitude 18 ° N and longitude 63 ° W. It is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and is 16 miles long and three miles across at its widest point.
Anguilla is a British Dependent Territory with a two-party, Parliamentary system of government. The island is governed by the Executive in Council, which is comprised of the Governor (who is appointed by The Queen), the Deputy Governor, the Chief Minister, three other elected Ministers, the Attorney General and Secretary to the Executive Council.
The island enjoys low humidity, refreshing trade winds and a mean monthly temperature of 80 ° F. The low-lying land is ringed with twelve miles of spectacular white sand, coral beaches, which make up thirty-three bays and coves. Surrounding the island is a reef system and seven islets and cays, which is excellent for diving and snorkeling. The waters are clear and range in color from blue to aquamarine.
Historians believe that Anguilla was given the name, Anguille, which means eel in 1565 by the French explorer, Pierre Laudonnaire. The British first occupied Anguilla in 1650. The present population of approximately 8.500 are descendants of West Africans and Europeans. Many of the family names on the island are of English, Welsh and Irish origin.
The island is rich in pre-Columbian history. Archaeologists believe there was a large population of peace-loving Arawak Indians living on Anguilla when the Europeans first arrived. The Arawaks called the island Malliouhana.
Anguilla is a marine-oriented island. The principal industries have been fishing and tourism. The Official islands official sport is also associated with the sea and is simply called, "Boat Races". This sport is usually enjoyed on public holidays, with the high point of the year during the first week in August when Anguilla has three public holidays and celebrates Carnival.