Flag of Anguilla

🎨 What the flag means

Anguilla's flag is blue with the British Union Jack in the top corner and Anguilla's coat of arms on the right. The coat of arms shows three orange dolphins swimming in a circle, standing for unity, strength and endurance. The white stands for peace, and the light blue for the sea, as well as faith, youth and hope.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

19.1 thousand (2023)

🏙️ Capital

The Valley1.1 thousand people (2011)

🗣️ Main language

English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Anguilla's name comes from the Italian word for "eel", because the long, thin island is shaped a bit like one.
2. Boat racing is Anguilla's national sport, and sailboat races are a big part of the island's summer celebrations.
3. Anguilla is a flat, low island made of coral and limestone, surrounded by coral reefs and sandy beaches.