Anguilla
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Capital
The Valley
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Local time
15:09
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Population
14 764
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-264
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Currency
$ XCD (dollar)
Anguilla
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Capital
The Valley
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Local time
15:09
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Population
14 764
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-264
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Currency
$ XCD (dollar)
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Petrol price
€ 1.06 pl
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Precipitation
1 038mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
91 km2
Population
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Languages
English
Economy
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Industries
tourism, boat building, offshore financial services
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Agriculture
small quantities of tobacco, vegetables, cattle raising
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Natural Resources
salt, fish, lobster
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Natural Resources
salt, fish, lobster
What not to do when visiting Anguilla
Anguilla Don't fail to reciprocate all greetings with an acknowledgement, response and smile - it's an essential part of daily island life.
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Anguilla Don't wear beachwear outside the beaches or pool area - it's considered inappropriate.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Anguilla Don't expect public transport (there is no) except taxis, which are widely used.
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Anguilla Don't sunbath topless or naked - it's not permitted.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Anguilla Don't be surprised when drivers stop in the middle of the road without warning - always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
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Anguilla Don't forget there might be occasional hurricanes over the season June-November.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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