Attractive Anguilla Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the land with crystal clear beaches, wonderful resorts and charming The Valley, Anguilla.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ewefojhghjkbw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,795

Updated
Aug 26 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (7/10), gogetem (10/10), Guest 204 (5/10).

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1. What was Anguilla named after? Hint

The Italian word for eel

The Spanish word for octopus

The French word for whale

The German word for dolphin

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2. What is the highest point of Anguilla? Hint

Flat Cap

North Hill

Crocus Hill

Buntin Hill

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3. What is the total area of Anguilla? Hint

91 sq km (35 sq mi)

119 sq km (45 sq mi)

19 sq km (7 sq mi)

191 sq km (73 sq mi)

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4. What is the official language of Anguilla? Hint

Spanish

Italian

English

French

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5. What is the national dish of Anguilla? Hint

Crow Peas and Rice

Quail Peas and Rice

Pigeon Peas and Rice

Dove Peas and Rice

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6. What is the national song of Anguilla? Hint

'Virgins Save Anguilla'

'God Bless Anguilla'

'God Save the Queen'

'Keep Anguilla Safe'

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7. How many countries does Anguilla have a land border with? Hint

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8. What is the currency of Anguilla? Hint

East Caribbean Franc

East Caribbean Peso

East Caribbean Pound

East Caribbean Dollar

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9. How long is Anguilla's coastline? Hint

161 km (100 mi)

16 km (9 mi)

61 km (37 mi)

116 km (72 mi)

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10. Anguilla is its own country.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Anguilla named after?

Answer: The Italian word for eel

Anguilla was named after the Italian word for eel, supposedly because of the island's eel-like shape.

2. What is the highest point of Anguilla?

Answer: Crocus Hill

Anguilla's highest point is not so high, at 75 m (246 ft). To the west of the hill is Crocus Bay, named after the hill.

3. What is the total area of Anguilla?

Answer: 91 sq km (35 sq mi)

The area of Anguilla is 91 sq km. If we include the EEZ (exclusive economic zone) of Anguilla, the area of it rises to a whopping 92,269 sq km (35,365 sq mi)!

4. What is the official language of Anguilla?

Answer: English

The official language of Anguilla is English due to it being a British Overseas Territory. Christopher Columbus sighted it, hence it was a Spanish colony before the British arrived.

5. What is the national dish of Anguilla?

Answer: Pigeon Peas and Rice

Pigeon Peas and Rice is the national dish of Anguilla, and can be cooked with meat which then can be used as a side dish or a main. It is a popular lunch.

6. What is the national song of Anguilla?

Answer: 'God Bless Anguilla'

"God Save Anguilla" is the national song of Anguilla. Alex Richardson composed the song. It was adopted in 1981 shortly after the split of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla.

7. How many countries does Anguilla have a land border with?

Answer: 0

Anguilla only borders the Carribean Sea! The country closest to Anguilla is St Kitts and Nevis.

8. What is the currency of Anguilla?

Answer: East Caribbean Dollar

The East Caribbean Dollar is the currency of six countries and two British Overseas Territories. They are Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

9. How long is Anguilla's coastline?

Answer: 61 km (37 mi)

Anguilla's coastline is 61 km long. Anguilla has 33 beaches. Whether you choose between Shoal Bay, Rendezvous Bay or another, they are all perfect.

10. Anguilla is its own country.

Answer: False

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory hence it is not independent and has never been.

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