Anguilla

Flag Description Blue, with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below. Currency East caribbean dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Caribbean, islands between the caribbean sea and north atlantic ocean, east of puerto rico. Climate Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds. Terrain Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Crocus Hill 65 m.

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Anguilla

This is a map of Anguilla. The map illustrates the location of The Valley and its proximity to Blowing Point, Scrub Island, Seal Island, and the Caribbean Sea.

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