Anguilla

Flag of Anguilla

Anguilla is an island located in the Caribbean. Anguilla was first settled by English settlers coming from the island of Saint Kitts in 1650, only to fall under French control in 1666, and then returned to English control under the Treaty of Breda.

The island was governed by the English, and later the British until the 19th century, when it was incorporated into a single British dependency with St Kitts, and Nevis. After 2 rebellions in 1967 and 1969, the island declared independence from St Kitts and Nevis, and Britain. Ronald Webster, the self-styled president of the new republic alleged that the officials from St Kitts had misused island funds.

British control was swiftly restored.

Then, in 1980, it became a British overseas territory. The island has responsibility for its own affairs, with foreign affairs, defence, and ultimate governance being handled by the British government. 

The island's coat of arms consists of 3 orange dolphins leaping in a circle over a calm blue sea. The dolphins represent endurance, unity, and strength.

The white represents peace, and the blue represents sea, and hope for the future. 

This symbol has also been used to make an island-specific flag.