CAPITAL THE VALLEY - POPULATION 13,677 - AREA 102 SQ KM - OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Beloved by the Brits who have colonised its sunny shores since the 17th century, Anguilla is a vision of white-sand beaches and luxury-villa getaways. Though increasingly catering to a well-sandalled international crowd, Anguilla is trying to preserve its friendly local identity with a ban on foreigners purchasing land. Despite the relatively recent building boom, some spots remain low-key as ever with reggae and tempting barbecue scents wafting from seaside shacks. If you fancy catching a spot of rugby while on the island, look out for the newly formed Anguilla Eals RFC, currently taking the Caribbean rugby union scene by storm.
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