Anguillita
Island in Anguilla
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Anguillita is a small, uninhabited rocky island off the western tip of, and part of the territory of Anguilla,[3] located in the Caribbean. It is the dependency's southernmost point. Its average elevation is inverted compared to most[clarification needed], at −89 feet[clarification needed] below sea level.[3]
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Satellite image of Anguillita to the west of the main island of Anguilla | |
 Location of Anguillita | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 18°09′29.3″N 63°10′32.6″W |
| Archipelago | Antilles |
| Administration | |
United Kingdom | |
| British Overseas Territory | Anguilla |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | AI |
| Anguillita Lighthouse | |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | aluminium skeletal tower[1][2] |
| Height | 8 m (26 ft)  |
| Shape | square prism skeletal tower with beacon |
| Power source | solar power |
| Focal height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Range | 5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(2) W 16s |
Characteristics
Unlike Scrub Island, a larger island off the Eastern Tip and which has two excellent beaches, Anguillita is rarely even seen, since the western tip is virtually inaccessible by foot. As such it is rarely visited by tourists, though it is accessible by sea kayak.
Anguillita offers opportunities for scuba divers, and good snorkelling conditions can be found off its rugged coast. Species such as barracudas, stingrays, and turtles can be seen in its waters. There are three ledged mini-walls at a depth of some 5–20 metres, and numerous small underwater caves.
