UNITED KINGDOM

The United Kingdom has several territories in the Caribbean known as British Overseas Territories. These small islands maintain a special status under British sovereignty, with some territories having autonomous governments that manage their own internal affairs, while the United Kingdom is responsible for defense and foreign policy. These territories largely rely on tourism, financial services, and agriculture for their economic sustenance.

Anguilla

Location: East of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, in the northeastern Caribbean.
Capital: The Valley.
Politics: Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory with a governor appointed by the United Kingdom, but it has an autonomous government that handles internal affairs. The United Kingdom retains control over defense and foreign relations.
Economy: Anguilla’s economy is primarily dependent on luxury tourism, fishing, and a small agricultural sector. It also has a growing financial services sector.

British Virgin Islands

Location: East of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean.
Capital: Road Town, on the island of Tortola.
Politics: This is a British Overseas Territory with an autonomous government that manages its internal affairs. A governor represents the British Crown and oversees defense and foreign relations.
Economy: The British Virgin Islands have a highly developed economy based on financial services (offshore banking) and luxury tourism, especially for yachts and cruises.

Cayman Islands

Location: South of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.
Capital: George Town, on Grand Cayman.
Politics: The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with internal autonomy. The British Crown is represented by a governor, who oversees defense and foreign relations.
Economy: The Cayman Islands are one of the world’s major financial centers, with a highly developed financial services sector. Tourism, especially cruises and luxury vacations, also plays a significant role in the economy.

Montserrat

Location: Southeast of Puerto Rico and southwest of Antigua.
Capital: Plymouth (abandoned due to volcanic eruptions); the current administrative center is in Brades.
Politics: Montserrat has a governor appointed by the United Kingdom but also has an autonomous government. Defense and foreign relations remain under British control.
Economy: Montserrat’s economy was severely impacted by volcanic eruptions in the 1990s. It is now being rebuilt, with tourism and external aid as key pillars. There is also a small agricultural sector.

Turks and Caicos Islands

Location: Southeast of the Bahamas, in the northwestern Caribbean.
Capital: Cockburn Town, on Grand Turk Island.
Politics: The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory with internal autonomy. The British Crown is represented by a governor, who is responsible for defense and foreign relations.
Economy: The economy relies heavily on luxury tourism and real estate development. There is also a growing offshore financial services sector.