Anguilla

The island of Anguilla is a British dependence which formed part formerly of a confederation including/understanding Saint-Christophe-and-Niévès. In 1995 it became associated member with the Organization of the States of Caribbean Eastern the.

History

detailed Article: History of Anguilla

Before the arrival of Europeans the island was called Malliouhana, arrowhead, by the Indians Arawaks. It left there vestiges which go back at least to year 600 of our era, in particular of the petroglyphs at the bottom of a cave named the Fountain and the remainders of forty villages. Arawaks cultivated the cassave, cotton, corn and sweet potato. They fished various varieties of fish and shells of reefs.

Discovered by Christophe Colomb in 1493, which names it Anguilla , probably because of its lengthened form, it was not colonized, by the English, who in 1650.

In 1745 and 1796 the island undergoes two attempts at invasion by France.

From 1650 to 1882 it alternatively is attached administratively to Saint Christophe located at a hundred kilometers at the South, beyond the islands of Saint Martin's day and St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, or with Antigua, 200 km in South-east. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 the colonists leave the island and sell their grounds to their former slaves. From 1882 to 1967, it is part of the colony of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla , but complains regularly about the lapse of memory where Saint Kitts leaves.

February 27th 1967, the United Kingdom grants a statute of autonomy to the State associated with Saint Christopher, Nieves and Anguilla . As of the beginning of the negotiations, semi January, of Anguillais had expressed their dissension. This expression of dissension ends up resulting in some violences. May 30th Anguillais raise, drive out the police force of Kitts Saint and set up a legislative council. The Anguilla June 16th unilaterally withdraws associated state.

A Canadian association, carried out by Leopold Kohr, then professor of economy to Puerto Rico, gives its support for Anguillais to create an independent state.

July 11th a referendum on the secession of with Saint Kitts and Nevis collects 1813 votes for and 5 against. Independence is proclaimed as of the following day (independence not recognized by the United Kingdom). On the council of Leopold Kohr, and in accordance with its theory of the endogenous development, the republic of Anguilla refuses to make it possible the American hotel companies to concrete the littoral and refuses to concede with the ship-owner Aristote Onassis the construction of a private port of transshipment.

A white and blue flag with the three dolphins is created on September 29th, 1967. There will remain of use until May 30th 1990 where he will be integrated into the official flag in the form of a macaroon superimposed on the Blue Ensign . Besides Anguillais continue to preferably use it with the official flag.

In December 1967, a British official is appointed for " to exert an administrative authority minimale" and to try to arrive at an agreement between Anguilla and Saint Kitts. Following the failure of the negotiations, a second referendum is organized in January 1969 by the United Kingdom; result: 1739 for the secession, 4 against. Anguilla declares " Republic indépendante". A new negotiator is named, it arrives at Anguilla on March 11th, 1969 and is expelled the very same day. Eight days later, on March 19th the United Kingdom sends 315 " Rouges" devils; 16th brigade of parachutists, supported by helicopters, Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and a detachment of the police force London to invest the island for to bring back the Order . Anguillais do not oppose any resistance if not some spittles and insults. The British press titrates on the " Bay of Cochonnets" , the " Blitzkrieg of papier" , or the " War in a cup of the" ; at the British Parliament a deputy congratulates the Prime Minister Harold Wilson to have found an adversary with his size.

The paras are quickly replaced by the genius, who repair the 150 years consequences of negligence on behalf of Saint Kitts. Starting from September 15th, 1969 the statute of Anguilla becomes very fuzzy. Theoretically attached to this date with the State associated with Saint Christopher, Nieves and Anguilla which is unaware of it actively (as of 69, for example, Defense forces do not mention any more that Saint Kitts and Nevis in their name), it is controlled directly via " provisoires" agreement; with the United Kingdom. It is only on September 19th 1980 which Anguilla becomes officially a separate colony of Kitts Saint, little before the independence of the latter on September 19th, 1983.

April 1st 1982 Anguilla obtains a constitution which in fact a distinct British territory. In 1985 Anguilla adheres to the Organization States of Caribbean Eastern. The constitution is modified on May 30th 1990. In 2006, a consultation is in hand to work out a constitutional reform.

Geography

detailed Article: Geography of Anguilla

Anguilla is an archipelago of 102 km ² located at the north of the island Saint Martin's day. It is also the name of the principal island, of a surface of 96 km ², which owe its name with its lengthened form. Altitude does not exceed 65 m, culminating in Crocus Hill. Dog Island and Prickly Pear is deserted islands with pretty reefs and sand beaches end.

Flights connect the airport of Anguilla to Puerto Rico and Marigot with Saint Martin's day.

Policy

detailed Article: Political of Anguilla

The assembly comprises 7 elected members, 2 members of office and 2 named.

List of the governors of Anguilla

List of the ministers as a chief of Anguilla

Economy

detailed Article: Saving in Anguilla

The traditional activities like the breeding of cattle, inshore fishing (437 T in 2003) of which the Lobster, the production of salt and the construction of boats country were supplanted by the tourism industry (47 000 visitors in 2003) which provides two thirds of GDP. Anguilla accommodates also 6500 companies, especially financial, attracted by a favorable tax mode: 0% of taxes, but the expenses of creation are high.

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC.) and United States Dollar (US$) there have course.

The GNP was of $112 million in 2002. In 1999, the value of exports was of $2.6 million that of the imports of $80.9 million.

Demography

detailed Article: Demography of Anguilla

Anguilla counted approximately 6500 inhabitants at the time of his revolution in 1967, and 9660 in 1992. It counts approximately 13254 in 2005 of them.

Culture

detailed Article: Culture of Anguilla

Codes

Anguilla has as codes:

AV, according to the Code list of country FIPS 10-4,

See too

External bonds

Official site of the government
Informations on Anguilla by Offshore Information Services
Revolution was rumbling like has volcano
the flags of Anguilla and their history
the flags of Anguilla
Statesmen of Anguilla
linguistic installation with Anguilla

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