About Anegada |
Geography: |
Anegada is the most northerly of all the British Virgin Islands. It is of coral formation with numerous salt ponds. Anegada’s Western salt ponds are a Ramsar site and favourable for bird watching. |
Population: |
Currently estimated at 285 people. |
Economy: |
The waters around Anegada are rich with fish of varying species as well as lobsters, conchs, turtles and whelks. Tourism and fishing are the main industries on this island. |
Business: |
Most of the businesses on the island are locally own. Among these are hotels, villas, restaurants, gift shops, car rentals, a gas station and a cargo barge for shipping |