| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | AIISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | AIAISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | The ValleyGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | North AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | AnguillaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | AnguillaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | in 1493, Christopher COLUMBUS named the island Anguilla, meaning "eel" in Spanish, because of the island's elongated shapeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UKCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | none (overseas territory of the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | No authoritative open source found |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | XCDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | East Caribbean DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | No authoritative open source found |
| Subdivision names | No authoritative open source found |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | dolphinCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: official anthem, as an overseas UK territoryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | Not applicable to this country |
| Citizenship rules | see United KingdomCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
in 1493, Christopher COLUMBUS named the island Anguilla, meaning "eel" in Spanish, because of the island's elongated shape
description: blue, with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms shows three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background, with a turquoise-blue field below meaning: the white on the coat of arms stands for peace; the blue base for the sea, faith, youth, and hope; and the three dolphins for endurance, unity, and strength
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
