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''Anguilla'' is an overseas territory of the [[United Kingdom]] 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 [[United States Virgin Islands]] and directly north of [[Saint-Martin]]. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island's capital is [[Has capital::The Valley]]. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (90 km2), with a population of approximately [[Has population::13,500]] (2006 estimate). | ''Anguilla'' is an overseas territory of the [[United Kingdom]] 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 [[United States Virgin Islands]] and directly north of [[Saint-Martin]]. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island's capital is [[Has capital::The Valley]]. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (90 km2), with a population of approximately [[Has population::13,500]] (2006 estimate). | ||
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The majority of residents (90.08%) are black, the descendants of slaves transported from Africa. Growing minorities include whites at 3.74% and people of mixed race at 4.65% (figures from 2001 census). 72% of the population is Anguillian while 28% is non-Anguillian (2001 census). Of the non-Anguillian population, many are citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, St Kitts & Nevis, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Nigeria. 2006 and 2007 saw an influx of large numbers of Chinese, Indian, and Mexican workers, brought in as labour for major tourist developments due to the local population not being large enough to support the labour requirements. | The majority of residents (90.08%) are black, the descendants of slaves transported from Africa. Growing minorities include whites at 3.74% and people of mixed race at 4.65% (figures from 2001 census). 72% of the population is Anguillian while 28% is non-Anguillian (2001 census). Of the non-Anguillian population, many are citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, St Kitts & Nevis, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Nigeria. 2006 and 2007 saw an influx of large numbers of Chinese, Indian, and Mexican workers, brought in as labour for major tourist developments due to the local population not being large enough to support the labour requirements. | ||
''For further general information see [[Wikipedia:{{ | ''For further general information see [[Wikipedia:{{BASEPAGENAME}}]].'' | ||
== Education in {{ | == Education in {{BASEPAGENAME}} == | ||
Education in Anguilla is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 17. In 1998, the gross primary enrollment rate was 100.7 percent, and the net primary enrollment rate was 98.9 percent. The government has collaborated with UNESCO to develop an Education for All plan that aims to raise educational achievement levels, improve access to quality special education services and provide human resource training for teachers and education managers. | Education in Anguilla is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 17. In 1998, the gross primary enrollment rate was 100.7 percent, and the net primary enrollment rate was 98.9 percent. The government has collaborated with UNESCO to develop an Education for All plan that aims to raise educational achievement levels, improve access to quality special education services and provide human resource training for teachers and education managers. | ||
''For a general description of education in {{PAGENAME}} see [[ | ''For a general description of education in {{PAGENAME}} see [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}]].'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 5 May 2023
Overview
Anguilla is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom 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 United States Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint-Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island's capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (90 km2), with a population of approximately 13,500 (2006 estimate).
Further information
The majority of residents (90.08%) are black, the descendants of slaves transported from Africa. Growing minorities include whites at 3.74% and people of mixed race at 4.65% (figures from 2001 census). 72% of the population is Anguillian while 28% is non-Anguillian (2001 census). Of the non-Anguillian population, many are citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, St Kitts & Nevis, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Nigeria. 2006 and 2007 saw an influx of large numbers of Chinese, Indian, and Mexican workers, brought in as labour for major tourist developments due to the local population not being large enough to support the labour requirements.
For further general information see Wikipedia:Anguilla.
Education in Anguilla
Education in Anguilla is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 17. In 1998, the gross primary enrollment rate was 100.7 percent, and the net primary enrollment rate was 98.9 percent. The government has collaborated with UNESCO to develop an Education for All plan that aims to raise educational achievement levels, improve access to quality special education services and provide human resource training for teachers and education managers.
For a general description of education in Anguilla/OER see Anguilla.
e-learning
No evidence found of provision of virtual learning by institutions in Anguilla itself (at least at school level).
Quality procedures
Internet in Anguilla/OER
Internet in Education
Copyright law in Anguilla
Copyright law in Education
OER Initiatives in Anguilla
No evidence found of OER initiatives in Anguilla.