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Anguilla is an island in the eastern Caribbean
and is a British dependency with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state,
represented by a Governor. The locally elected Chief Minister of the island
serves as head of government.
First colonized
by English settlers in 1650, Anguilla was incorporated into a single British
dependency along with the neighbouring islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis in
the early 19th century, much to the objections of many Anguillans. In 1980,
however, Anguilla formally withdrew from the territory, becoming a separate
British dependency, which it remains.
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| The island's main industries are fishing and tourism, with offshore banking
playing and increasing role in the economy. Military defence is the
responsibility of the United Kingdom. The majority of Anguillans are
Protestant and are of African descent. |
