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Visitor guide
History
Anguilla was settled by the English in the 1650s and later administered with St Kitts and Nevis. Islanders rejected that union in the 1967 Anguilla Revolution, and the island became a separate British Overseas Territory in 1980.
Culture
Boat racing is the national sport, and the August Summer Festival is built around it, with calypso, pageants and beach parties. Small, laid-back and proud, the island is known for live music at beach bars.
Languages & Creoles
English is the official language. Locals also speak Anguillian Creole, an English-based creole.
Currency
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), fixed at about 2.70 to the US dollar. US dollars are widely accepted.
Popular Attractions
Anguilla is famous for its powdery white beaches, including Shoal Bay East, Meads Bay and Rendezvous Bay. Day trips by boat go to the uninhabited cays of Prickly Pear and Sandy Island.
Food
Expect fresh crayfish (spiny lobster), grilled snapper and johnnycakes. Beachside barbecue shacks and an upscale restaurant scene sit side by side.
Places to Visit
The Valley, Sandy Ground, Shoal Bay, Meads Bay and the Heritage Collection Museum.
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