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 Anguilla (2003)Dominica (2001)
 AnguillaDominica
Administrative divisions none (overseas territory of the UK) 10 parishes; Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Patrick, Saint Paul, Saint Peter
Age structure 0-14 years: 24.3% (male 1,575; female 1,526)


15-64 years: 68.8% (male 4,504; female 4,262)


65 years and over: 6.8% (male 387; female 484) (2003 est.)
0-14 years:
28.72% (male 10,300; female 10,027)

15-64 years:
63.45% (male 23,056; female 21,855)

65 years and over:
7.83% (male 2,267; female 3,281) (2001 est.)
Agriculture - products small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising bananas, citrus, mangoes, root crops, coconuts, cocoa; forest and fishery potential not exploited
Airports 3 (2002) 2 (2000 est.)
Airports - with paved runways total: 1


914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2002)
total:
2

914 to 1,523 m:
2 (2000 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways total: 2


under 914 m: 2 (2002)
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Area total: 102 sq km


land: 102 sq km


water: 0 sq km
total:
754 sq km

land:
754 sq km

water:
0 sq km
Area - comparative about half the size of Washington, DC slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC
Background Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency, along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency. Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years.
Birth rate 14.68 births/1,000 population (2003 est.) 17.81 births/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Budget revenues: $22.8 million


expenditures: $22.5 million, including capital expenditures of NA (2000 est.)
revenues:
$72 million

expenditures:
$79.9 million, including capital expenditures of $11.5 million (FY97/98)
Capital The Valley Roseau
Climate tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall
Coastline 61 km 148 km
Constitution Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982; amended 1990 3 November 1978
Country name conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Anguilla
conventional long form:
Commonwealth of Dominica

conventional short form:
Dominica
Currency East Caribbean dollar (XCD) East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Death rate 5.42 deaths/1,000 population (2003 est.) 7.19 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Debt - external $8.8 million (1998) $108.9 million (1999)
Dependency status overseas territory of the UK -
Diplomatic representation from the US none (overseas territory of the UK) the US does not have an embassy in Dominica; US interests are served by the embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados
Diplomatic representation in the US none (overseas territory of the UK) chief of mission:
Ambassador Nicholas J. O. LIVERPOOL (resident in Dominica)

chancery:
3216 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

telephone:
[1] (202) 364-6781

FAX:
[1] (202) 364-6791

consulate(s) general:
New York
Disputes - international none none
Economic aid - recipient $3.5 million (1995) $24.4 million (1995)
Economy - overview Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Increased activity in the tourism industry, which has spurred the growth of the construction sector, has contributed to economic growth. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financial sector, which is small, but growing. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend largely on the tourism sector and, therefore, on revived income growth in the industrialized nations as well as on favorable weather conditions. The economy depends on agriculture and is highly vulnerable to climatic conditions, notably tropical storms. Agriculture, primarily bananas, accounts for 21% of GDP and employs 40% of the labor force. Development of the tourist industry remains difficult because of the rugged coastline, lack of beaches, and the lack of an international airport. Hurricane Luis devastated the country's banana crop in September 1995; tropical storms had wiped out one-quarter of the crop in 1994 as well. The subsequent recovery has been fueled by increases in construction, soap production, and tourist arrivals. The government is attempting to develop an offshore financial industry in order to diversify the island's production base.
Electricity - consumption 42.6 million kWh 57.7 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - exports - 0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - imports - 0 kWh (1999)
Electricity - production NA (2000) 62 million kWh (1999)
Electricity - production by source fossil fuel: NA%


hydro: NA%


nuclear: NA%


other: NA%
fossil fuel:
48.39%

hydro:
51.61%

nuclear:
0%

other:
0% (1999)
Elevation extremes lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m


highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m
lowest point:
Caribbean Sea 0 m

highest point:
Morne Diablatins 1,447 m
Environment - current issues supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system NA
Environment - international agreements - party to:
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling

signed, but not ratified:
none of the selected agreements
Ethnic groups black (predominant), mulatto, white black, Carib Amerindian
Exchange rates East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7000 (fixed rate since 1976) East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7000 (fixed rate since 1976)
Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Peter JOHNSTONE (since NA February 2000)


head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)


cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly


elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
President Vernon Lordon SHAW (since 6 October 1998)

head of government:
Prime Minister Pierre CHARLES (since 1 October 2000); note - assumed post after death of Roosevelt DOUGLAS

cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister

elections:
president elected by the House of Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 6 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003); prime minister appointed by the president

election results:
Vernon Lordon SHAW elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA%
Exports $2.6 million (1999) $60.7 million (2000 est.)
Exports - commodities lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, rum bananas, soap, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges
Exports - partners UK, US, Puerto Rico, Saint-Martin (2000) Caricom countries 47%, UK 36%, US 7% (1996 est.)
Fiscal year 1 April - 31 March 1 July - 30 June
Flag description blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below green, with a centered cross of three equal bands - the vertical part is yellow (hoist side), black, and white and the horizontal part is yellow (top), black, and white; superimposed in the center of the cross is a red disk bearing a sisserou parrot encircled by 10 green, five-pointed stars edged in yellow; the 10 stars represent the 10 administrative divisions (parishes)
GDP purchasing power parity - $104 million (2001 est.) purchasing power parity - $290 million (2000 est.)
GDP - composition by sector agriculture: 4%


industry: 18%


services: 78% (1997 est.)
agriculture:
21%

industry:
16%

services:
63% (1999 est.)
GDP - per capita purchasing power parity - $8,600 (2001 est.) purchasing power parity - $4,000 (2000 est.)
GDP - real growth rate 2.8% (2001 est.) 0.5% (2000 est.)
Geographic coordinates 18 15 N, 63 10 W 15 25 N, 61 20 W
Geography - note the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles -
Highways total: 105 km


paved: 65 km


unpaved: 40 km (1997)
total:
750 km

paved:
375 km

unpaved:
375 km (2001)
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%: NA%


highest 10%: NA%
lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
Illicit drugs transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe transshipment point for narcotics bound for the US and Europe; minor cannabis producer; banking industry is vulnerable to money laundering
Imports $80.9 million (1999) $126 million (2000 est.)
Imports - commodities fuels, foodstuffs, manufactures, chemicals, trucks, textiles manufactured goods, machinery and equipment, food, chemicals
Imports - partners US, Puerto Rico, UK (2000) US 41%, Caricom countries 25%, UK 13%, Netherlands, Canada (1996 est.)
Independence none (overseas territory of the UK) 3 November 1978 (from UK)
Industrial production growth rate 3.1% (1997 est.) -10% (1997 est.)
Industries tourism, boat building, offshore financial services soap, coconut oil, tourism, copra, furniture, cement blocks, shoes
Infant mortality rate total: 22.8 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 29.84 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 15.55 deaths/1,000 live births (2003 est.)
16.54 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2.3% 2.5% (2000 est.)
International organization participation Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS (associate), ECLAC (associate) ACCT, ACP, C, Caricom, CDB, ECLAC, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, ITU, NAM (observer), OAS, OECS, OPANAL, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTrO
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 16 (2000) 16 (2000)
Irrigated land NA sq km NA sq km
Judicial branch High Court (judge provided by Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, consisting of the Court of Appeal and the High Court (located in Saint Lucia; one of the six judges must reside in Dominica and preside over the Court of Summary Jurisdiction)
Labor force 6,049 (2001) 25,000
Labor force - by occupation commerce 36%, services 29%, construction 18%, transportation and utilities 10%, manufacturing 3%, agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining 4% (2000 est,) agriculture 40%, industry and commerce 32%, services 28%
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds) (1998 est.)
arable land:
9%

permanent crops:
13%

permanent pastures:
3%

forests and woodland:
67%

other:
8% (1993 est.)
Languages English (official) English (official), French patois
Legal system based on English common law based on English common law
Legislative branch unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats total, 7 elected by direct popular vote, 2 ex officio members, and 2 appointed; members serve five-year terms)


elections: last held 3 March 2000 (next to be held NA June 2005)


election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP 1, independent 1
unicameral House of Assembly (30 seats, 9 appointed senators, 21 elected by popular vote; members serve five-year terms)

elections:
last held 31 January 2000 (next to be held by NA 2005)

election results:
percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party -DLP 11, UWP 8, DFP 2
Life expectancy at birth total population: 76.7 years


male: 73.79 years


female: 79.7 years (2003 est.)
total population:
73.6 years

male:
70.74 years

female:
76.61 years (2001 est.)
Literacy definition: age 12 and over can read and write


total population: 95%


male: 95%


female: 95% (1984 est.)
definition:
age 15 and over has ever attended school

total population:
94%

male:
94%

female:
94% (1970 est.)
Location Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Map references Central America and the Caribbean Central America and the Caribbean
Maritime claims exclusive fishing zone: 200 NM


territorial sea: 3 NM
contiguous zone:
24 NM

exclusive economic zone:
200 NM

territorial sea:
12 NM
Merchant marine none (2002 est.) none (2000 est.)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of the UK -
Military branches - Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (includes Special Service Unit, Coast Guard)
Military expenditures - dollar figure - $NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP - NA%
National holiday Anguilla Day, 30 May Independence Day, 3 November (1978)
Nationality noun: Anguillan(s)


adjective: Anguillan
noun:
Dominican(s)

adjective:
Dominican
Natural hazards frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October) flash floods are a constant threat; destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months
Natural resources salt, fish, lobster timber, hydropower, arable land
Net migration rate 12.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2003 est.) -20.37 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Political parties and leaders Anguilla United Party or AUP [Hubert HUGHES]; The United Front or UF [Osbourne FLEMING, Victor BANKS], a coalition of the Anguilla Democratic Party or ADP and the Anguilla National Alliance or ANA Dominica Freedom Party or DFP [Charles SAVARIN]; Dominica Labor Party or DLP [Pierre CHARLES]; United Workers Party or UWP [Edison JAMES]
Political pressure groups and leaders NA Dominica Liberation Movement or DLM (a small leftist party)
Population 12,738 (July 2003 est.) 70,786 (July 2001 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% NA%
Population growth rate 2.21% (2003 est.) -0.98% (2001 est.)
Ports and harbors Blowing Point, Road Bay Portsmouth, Roseau
Radio broadcast stations AM 5, FM 6, shortwave 1 (1998) AM 3, FM 10, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios - 46,000 (1997)
Railways 0 km 0 km
Religions Anglican 40%, Methodist 33%, Seventh-Day Adventist 7%, Baptist 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, other 12% Roman Catholic 77%, Protestant 15% (Methodist 5%, Pentecostal 3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3%, Baptist 2%, other 2%), none 2%, other 6%
Sex ratio at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1.03 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 1.06 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 0.8 male(s)/female


total population: 1.03 male(s)/female (2003 est.)
at birth:
1.05 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
1.03 male(s)/female

15-64 years:
1.05 male(s)/female

65 years and over:
0.69 male(s)/female

total population:
1.01 male(s)/female (2001 est.)
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment: NA


domestic: modern internal telephone system


international: microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin (Guadeloupe and Netherlands Antilles)
general assessment:
NA

domestic:
fully automatic network

international:
microwave radio relay and SHF radiotelephone links to Martinique and Guadeloupe; VHF and UHF radiotelephone links to Saint Lucia
Telephones - main lines in use 4,974 (2000) 19,000 (1996)
Telephones - mobile cellular 1,629 (2000) 461 (1996)
Television broadcast stations 1 (1997) 0 (however, there is one cable television company) (1997)
Terrain flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone rugged mountains of volcanic origin
Total fertility rate 1.76 children born/woman (2003 est.) 2.03 children born/woman (2001 est.)
Unemployment rate 6.7% (2001) 20% (1999 est.)
Waterways none none
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