Synopsis of the Anguilla
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Location: |
18 15 N, 63 10 W |
Area: |
102 km2 |
Coastline: |
61 km |
Climate: |
Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds |
Terrain: |
Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone |
Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
Highest Point: |
Crocus Hill 65 m |
Natural Resources: |
Salt, fish, lobster |
Population: |
13,008 (July 2004 est.) |
Ethnic groups: |
Black (predominant), mulatto, white |
Languages: |
English (official) |
Natural hazards: |
Frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October) |
Environmental issues: |
Supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system. |
