Anguilla is a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea and is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
The island of Anguilla is approximately 26 km (16 miles) long and just 5 km (3.1 miles) wide at its widest point. In addition Anguilla has a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population
The official language for Anguilla is English as Anguilla is a British overseas territory.
Anguilla is a flat island but with beautiful white sandy beaches and coral reefs.
The capital of Anguilla is the Valley and is the main town of the island.
The monthly average temperature of Anguilla is 80°F and the average rainfall is 35 inches a year. The rainy season is September through October while the driest months are February and March.
