It is sometimes useful as a solvent for infrared spectroscopy â1. Because carbon tetrachloride does not have any hydrogen atoms, it was historically used in proton NMR spectroscopy. However, carbon tetrachloride is toxic, and its dissolving power is low. Its use has been largely superseded by deuterated solvents.
Starchy Staples. Local Anguillan foods, as throughout the world, depend on starchy supporting staples. With much of Anguilla depending on imports in any case, these staples are diverse. Imported rice, often served with pigeon peas, is a favorite, as are yams, breadfruit and sweet potatoes, which may be locally grown. Potatoes are used, but as a secondary starch.
The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population.The island's capital is The Valley.nguilla was first settled by Amerindian tribes who migrated from South America. The earliest Native American artifacts found on Anguilla have been dated to around 1300 BC; remains of settlements date from AD 600. The Arawak name for the island seems to have been Malliouhana.