Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico.
First inhabited by Arawak and later by Carib Indians, the Virgin Islands were settled by the Dutch in 1648 and then annexed by the English in 1672. Th ...
Longitude: -64.623
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to British Virgin Islands:
2,606.218 km
Terrain:
Coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly.
Natural Resources:
NEGL; pleasant climate, beaches foster tourism.
Industries:
Tourism, light industry, construction, rum, concrete block, offshore banking center.
Population: 40,102
A fairly even distribution throughout the inhabited islands, with the largest islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke having the largest populations.
Area: 151 km2
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC
Strong ties to nearby US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Road Town
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:39 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of the British Virgin Islands is a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and the Virgin Islands coat of arms.
Bordering Countries
British Virgin Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting British Virgin Islands
You're in for a treat! British Virgin Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear blue waters.
- Excellent sailing and yachting opportunities.
- Rich marine life and coral reefs for diving and snorkeling.
- Hurricane season from June to November.
- Limited healthcare facilities.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- British Virgin Islands cuisine features fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include fish and fungi and conch stew.
- Influences from Caribbean and British cooking.
- Relax on the beaches of Tortola.
- Sail and yacht around the islands.
- Dive and snorkel in the coral reefs.
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