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How long and how wide is Anguilla?

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Regional map of the West Indies showing the islands of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and numerous smaller islands. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation, with higher elevations in orange and yellow, and labels major cities and territories, including those administered by the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. Surrounding bodies of water such as the Caribbean Sea, Gulf o
Anguilla

Anguilla is 16 miles (26 km) long and has a maximum width of 3.5 miles (6 km). Its long, thin shape is the origin of its name, which is derived from the French word for "eel" (anguille).1