English
Español
中文
हिन्दी
FrançaisGeography and Environment
Geography and Environment of Anguilla
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Anguilla.
Speed
Overview
the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
- Climate
- tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds
- Highest Point
- 65 — Crocus Hill 65 m
- Lowest Point
- Caribbean Sea 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- about half the size of Washington, DC
- Maritime Claims
- territorial sea: 3 NM exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- salt, fish, lobster
- Natural Hazards
- frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system