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British Virgin Islands |
| Official Names: British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and other fifty small islands). Capital: Road Town. Population: The population of the British Virgin Islands is 22,200. The population of Tortola is about 14,000; fifteen of the islands are uninhabited. Total Area: 153 square kilometers (59 square miles); Tortola, 54 square kilometers (21 square miles); Anegada, 39 square kilometers (15 square miles); Virgin Gorda, 21 square kilometers (8 square miles). Total Area: Largely rolling hills and beaches; Tortola rises to 1,780 feet at Mount Sage, the highest point in all the Virgin Islands; Anegada is very flat, the entire islands being no more than a few feet above sea level. Languages: The official language of the country is English. Climate: Temperatures range from 75° to 85° F. Humidity is low even during the short showers of rainy season (May - November). Yearly rain average is 60 inches. Economy: International Business Act, Financial Services, Tourism... Government: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a territory of the British Commonwealth. The Head of State is the British Sovereign and there is an appointed Governor. The local Head of Government is the Chief Minister. Currency: U.S. dollar. Time Zone: GMT minus - 4 hours. Telecommunications: Area code is 284. Electricity: 110 volts. |
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