Anguilla
Anguilla is a low-lying Caribbean island and British Overseas Territory in the northern Lesser Antilles. Its capital is The Valley.
Lesser Antilles: The arc of islands stretching from the Virgin Islands toward Trinidad in the eastern Caribbean. Anguilla lies at the northern end of this island arc.
Anguilla Constitution Order 1982: The constitutional instrument establishing Anguilla's system of government and allocation of public powers. It sets the framework for the territory's elected and appointed institutions.
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla: A British-associated federation that joined Saint Christopher, Nevis, and Anguilla from 1967 to 1983. Anguilla was initially included in this federation before securing separate status.
Tourism in Anguilla: A major sector of Anguilla's economy, centered on beaches, resorts, and visitor services. Tourism is a leading source of employment and foreign income.
Anguillian people: The people of Anguilla, shaped by African, Caribbean, and British colonial histories. Local identity and community life give the territory meaning beyond its constitutional status.
Leeward Islands: The northern group of the Lesser Antilles, extending from the Virgin Islands to Guadeloupe. Anguilla is commonly grouped with the northern Leeward Islands.
Governor of Anguilla: The representative of the British monarch and United Kingdom government in Anguilla. The governor exercises reserved responsibilities under the territory's constitution.
Anguilla Act 1980: A United Kingdom law that formally separated Anguilla from Saint Christopher and Nevis. It established Anguilla's distinct constitutional position before the 1982 constitution.
Anguilla Bank: A shallow submarine platform surrounding Anguilla and nearby islands and cays. Its coastal waters support fishing, marine habitats, and tourism.
Anguillian Creole: An English-based Caribbean creole spoken in Anguilla and nearby islands. The language expresses shared local history and everyday cultural identity.