Flag of Anguilla
Anguilla celebrates Anguilla Day, a national holiday. Located in the Caribbean, these islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. The day commemorates the day of the country’s determination of its independence, May 30, 1967. This country consists of one major island, measuring about sisteen miles long and three miles wide, and a number of small islands. About half the size of Washington, DC, Anguilla depends on tourism. Approximately 15,000 people call Anguilla home. The capital is The Valley. Children can learn more at: Anguilla.