from Britain in 1983, Anguilla still remains a British overseas territory. In recent years Anguilla has become an up-market tourist destination, and tourism is one of the mainstays of the economy. Fishing is another important economic activity, and a financial services sector is also being developed. The modern population of Anguilla is largely of African descent, with a minority having European (mainly English) ancestry. See also Republic of Anguilla History of the Caribbean History of the Americas References Bibliography External links 1650 establishments in the British Empire