Anguilla

 

Anguilla is a self-governing overseas territory of Great Britain. The island is one of the Lesser Antilles.

 

Language.

English and Creole.

 

Time.

The time difference between Valli (Anguilla) and Moscow (Russia) is 7 hours.

 

Population.

13,572 people (2011)

Ethno-racial composition: Negroes, mulattoes, whites, others.

 

 

Religion.

The boundaries of confessions are often blurred, and the rules that apply to one religion are transferred to another. However, Anglicans, Methodists, Protestants and Catholics stand out.

 

Climate.

Tropical, trade wind. Wind from the northeast eases the heat at noon.

The average monthly air temperature is from + 21 C to + 29 C.

Precipitation occurs from August to November, 700-1200 mm per year.

 

Currency.

Eastern Caribbean dollar.

 

Visa regime.

Russians need a visa to visit Anguilla (the document is issued on British terms).

 

Customs regulations.

Any currency can be transported indefinitely.

Drugs, explosives and ammunition are prohibited.

Pets can only be brought into the country with a veterinary certificate issued in the country of residence and an import license from the Ministry of Agriculture of Anguilla.

At the airport you will need to pay a fee (for adults - about $ 20 and for children of five to eleven years - about $ 10).

 

 

Resorts.

Anguilla and the surrounding islands (Dog, Sombrero, Scrab) is a popular resort in the Caribbean. People come here for secluded rest and relaxation in luxury hotels and villas.

In these parts come beach lovers on sandy beaches of white coral sand, athletes engaged in diving, snorkeling and yachting in transparent sea waters.

Coast Shoal Bay East - a few kilometers of white sand and complete privacy. Skilly Reef is a private island that is known for its first-class restaurant. At the Sandy Ground resort there is a balneological resort - you can swim in a salt lake. Prickly Pea Case - choose divers because of the opportunity to get into underwater caves and see coral reefs. Scrub Island is considered a nudist center.

 

Kitchen.

The cuisine of Anguilla combines the gastronomic traditions of Britain, the Caribbean and African countries.

The basis of the local diet is seafood (omars, shrimp, lobsters, octopuses) and fish (red lucian, berix, sunfish, menticipirrus) in different combinations and with a variety of side dishes: rice, vegetables, potatoes, peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.

Meat dishes: pork, chicken, rabbit, less often beef. The meat is fried, baked with vegetables, pilaf and kebabs are prepared from it.

Locals drink tea, water with ice, fruit juices, coconut milk, infusions on herbs. Alcohol (rum and various cocktails) can be bought in hotels.

 

Traditions.

The culture and traditions of Anguilla are a mixture of African and British customs. English is common on the island, golf and cricket is a favorite sport, there is a habit of five-hour tea. But at the same time, the favorite local music and dances are hot "reggae" and "calypso", a belief in local deities, for example, in the spirit of the sea.

The locals are friendly and friendly. People are engaged in tourism, fishing and shipbuilding.

Anguilla holidays: colorful carnival in August, flower exhibition in February, March reggae festival, November - jazz music festival.

The national symbol of Anguilla is the common turtle dove (or turtle pigeon). The territory of Anguilla is the location of migratory birds from North America to the southern regions.