One of the British overseas territories

British overseas territories

The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories of the United Kingdom which, although they do not form part of the United Kingdom itself, fall under its jurisdiction. They are remnants of the British Empire that have not acquired independence or have voted to remain British territories...

, the Caribbean island of Anguilla

Anguilla

Anguilla is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin...

measures only 16 miles (25.7 km) long by 3 miles (4.8 km) wide, so transport

Transport

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is simpler than in many countries. There is no public transport

Public transport

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, such as bus

Bus

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 or rail system

Rail transport

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s, since there isn't enough need. However, Anguilla's roads are better maintained than on many Caribbean

Caribbean

The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...

 islands.

Car

Čar

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s are the main means of transport, with driving on the left-hand side of the road

Road

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, as in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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. Although speed limits rarely exceed 30 miles (48.3 km) per hour and traffic moves slowly, with the island's small size it doesn't take long to get anywhere. Taxi

Taxicab

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 service is unmetered, with set rates published in tourist guides. In addition to regular transport, taxis often offer island tours lasting several hours. Fares must be paid in cash.

Ferries

Ferry

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 offer transport from Anguilla

Anguilla

Anguilla is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin...

 to other islands. The ferry from Blowing Point to Marigot

Marigot

The French name Marigot is given to several places in the Caribbean:*Marigot, Dominica, a village in Dominica*Marigot, Saint Martin, the largest settlement on the French side of Saint Martin *Marigot, Saint Barthélemy*Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia...

, St. Martin, known to the locals as the Haddad Express, runs all day on the half hour, into the night time. With no reservations required, taking the ferry is simple and inexpensive. Ferries can also be chartered to other destinations.

Other means of transport include bike

Bicycle

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s, moped

Moped

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s, motorcycle

Motorcycle

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s and walking. Because off the territory's small land mass and flatter terrain, these methods make more sense on Anguilla than on many other Caribbean islands.

Cars, bikes,mopeds and mortorcycles are all available for rental at reasonable prices. Both well-known car rental agencies and local companies operate rental businesses. Groups may also charter a private bus for excursions.

A railway was built to support phosphate

Phosphate

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 mining on Sombrero Island

Sombrero, Anguilla

Sombrero, also known as Hat Island, is the northernmost island of the Lesser Antilles in position 18° 60'N, 63° 40'W. It lies north west of Anguilla across the Dog and Prickly Pear Passage. The distance to Dog Island, the closest island of Anguilla, is . Sombrero is long north-south, and wide....

.

Statistics

Railways: 0 km

Highways:

total: 175 km

country comparison to the world: 209

paved: 82 km

unpaved: 93 km (2004)

Waterways: none

Ports and harbours: Blowing Point, Road Bay

Merchant marine: none (2002 est.)

Airports: 3 (2008)

country comparison to the world: 193

Airports - with paved runways:

total: 1 (2008)
The runway at Anguilla Wallblake Airport

Anguilla Wallblake Airport

The Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport is a small international airport located on the island of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is located very close to The Valley, the island's capital. Wallblake Airport is also a featured airport in one of the Flight Simulator X...

 was completely rebuilt and extended to 5,462 feet, opening to full use in January 2005. It can accommodate virtually any business jet currently flying.



Airports - with unpaved runways:

total: 2

under 914 m: 2 (2008)

See also : Anguilla

Anguilla

Anguilla is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin...