1996 Edition

Description

blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below

Location

18 15 N, 63 10 W -- Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico Flag ----

Area

comparative area

about half the size of Washington, DC

land area

91 sq km

total area

91 sq km

Climate

tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Coastline

61 km

Environment

current issues

supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system

international agreements

NA

natural hazards

frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)

Geographic coordinates

18 15 N, 63 10 W

International disputes

none

Irrigated land

NA sq km

Land boundaries

0 km

Land use

arable land

NA%

forest and woodland

NA%

meadows and pastures

NA%

other

NA% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)

permanent crops

NA%

Location

Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico

Map references

Central America and the Caribbean

Maritime claims

exclusive fishing zone

200 nm

territorial sea

3 nm

Natural resources

salt, fish, lobster

Terrain

flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone

highest point

Crocus Hill 65 m

lowest point

Caribbean Sea 0 m

Age structure

0-14 years: 28% (male 1,491; female 1,450) 15-64 years: 64% (male 3,418; female 3,275) 65 years and over: 8% (male 342; female 448) (July 1996 est.)

Birth rate

17.84 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

Death rate

5.66 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

Ethnic divisions

black African

Infant mortality rate

23 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

Languages

English (official)

Life expectancy at birth

female

79.74 years (1996 est.)

male

73.75 years

total population

76.7 years

Literacy

age 12 and over can read and write (1984 est.)

female

95%

male

95%

total population

95%

Nationality

adjective

Anguillan

noun

Anguillan(s)

Net migration rate

22.35 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

Population

10,424 (July 1996 est.)

Population growth rate

3.45% (1996 est.)

Religions

Anglican 40%, Methodist 33%, Seventh-Day Adventist 7%, Baptist 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, other 12%

Sex ratio

all ages

1.02 male(s)/female

at birth

1.04 male(s)/female

under 15 years

1.03 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.76 male(s)/female

Total fertility rate

2.04 children born/woman (1996 est.)

Administrative divisions

none (dependent territory of the UK)

Capital

The Valley

Constitution

Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982; amended 1990

Data code

AV

Diplomatic representation in US

none (dependent territory of the UK)

Executive branch

cabinet

Executive Council was appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly

chief of state

Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995)

head of government

Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994) was appointed by the governor from members of the House of Assembly

Flag

blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below

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

Independence

none (dependent territory of the UK)

International organization participation

Caricom (observer), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS (associate)

Judicial branch

High Court, judge provided by Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

Legal system

based on English common law

Legislative branch

unicameral

Name of country

conventional long form

none

conventional short form

Anguilla

National holiday

Anguilla Day, 30 May

Political parties and leaders

Anguilla National Alliance (ANA), David CARFY; Anguilla United Party (AUP), Hubert HUGHES; Anguilla Democratic Party (ADP), Victor BANKS

Suffrage

18 years of age; universal

Type of government

dependent territory of the UK

US diplomatic representation

none (dependent territory of the UK)

Agriculture

pigeon peas, corn, sweet potatoes; sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, poultry; fishing (including lobster)

Budget

expenditures

$17.6 million, including capital expenditures of $740,000 (1995 est.)

revenues

$13.5 million (1993)

Currency

1 EC dollar (EC$) = 100 cents

Economic aid

$NA

Economic overview

Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Output growth has averaged about 7% in recent years, mainly as a result of boom in tourism thanks to economic expansion in North America and the UK. The economy, and especially the tourism sector, suffered a setback in late 1995 due to the effects of Hurricane Luis in September. Agricultural output had only just begun to recover from a drought in 1994 when Luis hit. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financing sector. A comprehensive package of financial services legislation was enacted in late 1994. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend on the tourism sector and, therefore, on continuing income growth in the industrialized nations.

Electricity

capacity

2,000 kW

consumption per capita

862 kWh (1992)

production

6 million kWh

Exchange rates

East Caribbean dollars (EC$) per US$1 - 2.70 (fixed rate since 1976)

Exports

$556,000 (f.o.b., 1992)

commodities

lobster and salt

partners

NA

External debt

$NA

Fiscal year

1 April - 31 March

GDP

purchasing power parity - $53 million (1994 est.)

GDP composition by sector

agriculture

NA%

industry

NA%

services

NA%

GDP per capita

$7,600 (1994 est.)

GDP real growth rate

6.5% (1994 est.)

Imports

$33.5 million (f.o.b., 1992)

commodities

NA

partners

NA

Industrial production growth rate

NA%

Industries

tourism, boat building, offshore financial services

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

4% (1994)

Labor force

4,400 (1992)

by occupation

commerce 36%, services 29%, construction 18%, transportation and utilities 10%, manufacturing 3%, agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining 4%

Unemployment rate

7% (1992 est.)

Defense note

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Radio broadcast stations

AM 3, FM 1, shortwave 0

Radios

2,000 (1992 est.)

Telephone system

domestic

modern internal telephone system

international

microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin (Guadeloupe and Netherlands Antilles)

Telephones

890

Televisions

NA Defense

Airports

total

2

with paved runways 914 to 1 523 m

1

with paved runways under 914 m

1 (1995 est.)

Highways

paved

65 km

total

105 km

unpaved

40 km (1992 est.)

Merchant marine

none

Ports

Blowing Point, Road Bay

Railways

0 km