Anguilla
, island and British crown colony (
35 sq mi/91 sq km; 1991 est.
pop. 7,350), West Indies, northernmost of the Leeward Isls.; 18°13'N
63°03'W. Fishing, stock raising, and salt mining are the mainstays of
the economy, which includes a growing tourist industry. In 1967 the Br.
possessions of Anguilla, St. Kitts, and Nevis were united in the
self-governing state of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, associated with
Great Britain. Anguilla, claiming political and economic
discrimination, seceded in 1967 and returned to Br. colonial rule in
1971. The isl. was officially separated from ST. KITTS AND
NEVIS in 1980. A new constitution in 1982 gave Anguilla
significant control over its internal affairs.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
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