Facts about Anguilla:

• Anguilla is situated around 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Martin. Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
• Size: 16 miles long, 3 miles wide, 35 sq. miles
• Number of beaches: 33, but many people will tell you that the Cap Juluca beach in beautiful Maunday's bay is by far the best on the island.
• Time Zone: Anguilla Time Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4). Anguilla Time does not operate Daylight-Saving Time.
• The name Anguilla means: Eel
• Best time of the year for scuba diving: May through November when the waters are their most calm.
• Six nearby islands belong to Anguilla: Scrub Island, Sombrero, Dog Island, Sandy Island, Prickly Pear and Anguilliate. Day trips can be made to most of these islands.
• The capital of Anguilla is: The Valley - home to approximately 600 residents and the center of government and commerce.
• Species of birds on the island: Over 130, including the endangered Brown Pelican, Sandpipers, Great Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets
• Original settling of Anguilla: By the Arawak-speaking Amerindian people around 2,000BC. They originated from South America.
• Anguilla entry requirements: A valid passport and onward or return ticket are required. A departure tax of US $20 is charged at the airport and US$3 at the ferry port.
• Currency: The Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is the official currency, although US dollars are also accepted.
• Population: Just over 12,000.
• Electrical power: 110 volts AC.
• Average rainfall: 35 inches per year.
• Average air temperature: 80° Fahrenheit
• Water temperature: Upper 70°s to the lower 80°s.
• Roads: There are over 60 miles of roads on the island.
• Language: English is the native language of Anguilla.
• Driving: Driving is on the left. A local driver's license is required to drive. A local driver's license costs $20 US.