Anguilla – Anguilla's capital is The Valley

(Pronounced an-gwil-uh)

To remember the capital of Anguilla, use the following mnemonic:

The angry gorilla (Anguilla) charged at them from the valley (The Valley).

Interesting facts about The Valley:

- Colonial Heritage: The Valley is home to Wallblake House, a beautifully restored plantation house built in 1785 that stands as the oldest surviving structure of its kind on the island.

- Unique Church Architecture: St Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in the capital features a distinct façade intricately crafted using stones, pebbles, and coral rock gathered directly from the local landscape.

- Elevated Outlook: The town sits just beneath Crocus Hill, which is the highest point on the island and offers sweeping panoramic views across the capital and out towards the Caribbean Sea.