Anguilla Geography
Anguilla Geography: A summary of information about Anguilla Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Anguilla: Geography
Location
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico
Geographic coordinates
18 15 N, 63 10 W
Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Area
total: 91 sq km land: 91 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
about half the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
61 km
Maritime claims
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm
Climate
tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds
Terrain
flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m
Natural resources
salt, fish, lobster
Land use
arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 100% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)
Irrigated land
NA sq km
Natural hazards
frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
Environment - current issues
supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system
