Language: English is the official language.
Currency: The East
Caribbean dollar (XCD) is the official currency, although
US dollars are widely accepted, with prices on menus etc. generally quoted in American dollars. The East Caribbean dollar is fixed to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.68. There are several ATMs throughout the island and one at the airport. Credit cards and travelers cheques are accepted at most establishments.
Time: GMT -4.
Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts, 60Hz with flat blade attachment plugs and flat blades with
round grounding pin plugs in use.
Communications: The international dialing code for
Anguilla is +1 264. The island is well covered by a GSM mobile network. The outgoing code is 011 (eg. 01127 to
South Africa). The Internet code for Anguilla is 'ai'. An Internet service provider is operating on the island with easy access in the resorts and large cities.
Duty Free: Goods that may be brought into Anguilla without paying duty are 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco and 1.1 liters of wine or spirits.
Getting Around: There are more than 60 miles (97km) of roads on Anguilla, the majority of them with a sealed surface. Car, bike, jeep and taxi hire are available. Driving is on the left and the speed limit is 30mph (48km/h).
Tourist OfficeAnguilla Tourist Board, The Valley: +1 264 497 2759 or www.anguilla-vacation.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 911.
Embassies
United States Embassy,
Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Anguilla): +1 246 436 4950.
Canadian High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Anguilla): +1 246 429 3550.
Australian High Commission,
Port of Spain,
Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Anguilla): +1 868 628 0695.
