Anguilla

WHY IN NEWS?

Anguilla has been the lucky financial beneficiary of two hot trends in technology: artificial intelligence and vanity internet addresses due to its domain name “.ai”.

ABOUT ANGUILLA

• Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean.
• It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
• The Valley is the principal town and the administrative centre of the island.
• Noted for its easygoing atmosphere and magnificent beaches and waters, Anguilla is a popular tourist destination.
• Anguilla was formed from coral and limestone. The climate is tropical and the land is fairly flat but undulating.

Prelims Question

Q. Anguilla is an island located in:
a. Pacific Ocean
b. Indian Ocean
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. Mediterranean Sea

Answer to the Prelims Question