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 Aerial view of St. John, British Virgin Islands. Image: giggel |
 Location map of the Virgin Islands The BVI are a British overseas territory, there are four main islands and some smaller ones. The major islands are Tortola, which is home to Road Town, the capital and largest city of the territory, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke. The BVI have a population of 28,000 people. Spoken language is English. Spanish is spoken by Puerto Rican, Dominican and other Spanish-speaking immigrants. |
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Background: The British Virgin Islands comprise more than 40 Caribbean islands and islets, 16 of them are inhabited. First settled by the Dutch in 1648, the islands were annexed in 1672 by the English. During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848. The economy of BVI is closely tied to the larger and more populous US Virgin Islands to the west; the US dollar is the legal currency. There are lots of deals online to help save on last minute trips to the islands as well as a number of all inclusive resorts. related countries: UK neighboring islands: Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands |
Official Name: British Virgin Islands abbreviation: BVI ISO Country Code: vg, vgb Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Tue-Sept-17 12:35 Country Calling Code: +1 284 Capital City: Road Town (on Tortola) Other Towns: Spanish Town (on Virgin Gorda) Government: Overseas territory of the UK with internal self-governing. Geography: Location: Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico. Area: 153 sq km (59 sq miles) Terrain: Coral islands are relatively flat; the volcanic islands steep and hilly. Climate: Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds. People: Nationality: British Virgin Islander(s) Population: 28,000 (2012) Ethnic Groups: Black 83%, White, Indian, Asian and mixed. Religions: Christianity Languages: English, Spanish Literacy: 98% Natural resources: Sun, sand, sea, surf. Agriculture products: Fruits, vegetables; livestock, poultry; fish. Industries: Tourism, light industry, construction, rum, concrete block, offshore financial sevice. Exports partners: Virgin Islands (US), Puerto Rico, USA Imports partners: Virgin Islands (US), Puerto Rico, USA Currency: US Dollar (USD) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of British Virgin IslandsBVI GovernmentBritish Virgin Islands Gateway to the Government, the site provides a broad spectrum of information related to the BVI. UK Government Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs. UK Embassies Overseas Directory of UK Organizations Abroad. Maps Map of Puerto Rico and and the U.S. Virgin IslandsMap of the Virgin Islands Political map of the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Maps Map based Virgin Islands website.  Google
Earth Virgin IslandsSearchable satellite view of Virgin Islands. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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NewsIsland Sun British Virgin Islands News. BVI Beacon weekly BVI Stand Point weekly |
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Arts & CultureLimin' Times The weekly authoritative guide to what's happening in the British Virgin Islands, features the islands' best clubs, top bands and most popular community events. |
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Business & EconomyThe Development Planning Unit Governmental department for Development Planning. Trade and Investment Promotion Department Governmental department for Trade and Investment Promotion. Transportation Fly BVI BVI Air Charter Service. BVI Ports Authority Ports Authority of the British Virgin Islands. |
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Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination BVI - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover British Virgin Islands with its islands: Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Tortola. Highest point: Mount Sage. The British Virgin Island The official site of the BVI Tourist Board. British Virgin Islands Welcome Tourist Guide Published in collaboration with the The British Virgin Islands Islands Internet Index. Guide to British Virgin Islands An extensive online travel guide for the British Virgin Islands. Islands Tortola BVI Tourist Board's guide to Tortola. Virgin Gorda BVI Tourist Board's guide to Virgin Gorda. Jost Van Dyke BVI Tourist Board's guide to Jost Van Dyke. Anegada BVI Tourist Board's guide to Anegada. Events Limin' Times The weekly updated BVI event guide. |
 Sunset on Virgin Gorda © BVI Tourist Board |
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EducationH. Lavity Stoutt Community College - HLSCC Institution for higher education in the BVI. |
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Environment & NatureAssociation of Reef Keepers ARK is dedicated to protect the BVI's marine environment. Island Resources Foundation Environmental Planning for Island Development. National Parks Trust of the British Virgin Islands Site about the Trust and the National Parks of BVI. |
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HistoryThe British Virgin Islands - History History of the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Digital Collection Sources of information on Virgin Islands' history and culture at UVI Libraries. Virgin Islands History Danish National Archives' website on the history of the Danish West Indies, 1671-1917. |
 Tortola - Road Town © bvitourism.com |
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Sources and additional Information on British Virgin IslandsBBC Country Profile: British Virgin Islands Open Directory Project: British Virgin Islands Wikipedia: British Virgin Islands The World Factbook -- British Virgin Islands |
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