Country Summary: Anguilla
Country Name: Anguilla
Capital: The Valley
Official Visa & Travel Information: The Government of Anguilla: Department of Immigration (Visa Services)
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK.
Region: Caribbean
Population: 19,079 (2023 est.)
Ethnic Groups: African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, mixed 3.8%, White 3.2%, East Indian/Indian 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified 0.3% (2011 est.)
Languages: English (official)
Religions: Protestant 73.2% (includes Anglican 22.7%, Methodist 19.4%, Pentecostal 10.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.3%, Baptist 7.1%, Church of God 4.9%, Presbyterian 0.2%, Brethren 0.1%), Roman Catholic 6.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 10.9%, other 3.2%, unspecified 0.3%, none 4.5% (2011 est.)
Economic Overview: Small, tourism-dependent, territorial-island economy; very high public debt; COVID-19 crippled economic activity; partial recovery underway via tourism, benefitting from its high amount of timeshare residences; considering reopening oil refinery.
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Reserves of Foreign Exchange & Gold: $76.38 million (31 December 2017 est.)
Real GDP (Purchasing Power Parity): $175.4 million (2009 est.)
Real GDP Growth Rate: -8.5% (2009 est.)
Real GDP per Capita: $12,200 (2008 est.)
Exports:
$7.9 million (2017 est.); note: data is in current year U.S. dollars and does not include illicit exports or re-exports
Comparison Rating: 218
Export Commodities: Packaged medicines, vaccines and cultures, used clothing, orthopedic appliances, and blank audio media (2021)
Imports:
$186.2 million (2017 est.)
Comparison Ranking: 212
Import Commodities: Fuels, foodstuffs, manufactures, chemicals, trucks, and textiles.
Natural Resources: Salt, fish, and lobster.
Agricultural Products: Small quantities of tobacco, vegetables, and cattle raising.
Industries: Tourism, boat building, and offshore financial services.
Industrial Production Growth Rate:
4% (2017 est.)
Comparison Ranking: 104
Labor Force: 6,049 (2001)
Labor Force By Occupation:
Agriculture: 74.1%
Industry: 3%
Services: 18%
Agriculture/Fishing/Forestry/Mining: 4% (2000 est.)
Manufacturing: 3% (2000 est.)
Construction: 18% (2000 est.)
Transportation and Utilities: 10% (2000 est.)
Commerce: 36% (2000 est.)
Unemployment Rate: 8% (2002)
Natural Hazards: Frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October).
Geography:
Total: 91 sq km
Land: 91 sq km
Water: 0 sq km
(Country Summary, The World Factbook, CIA.gov)
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