 British Virgin Islands
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
18 30 N, 64 30 W |
| Area |
total: 153 sq km land: 153 sq km water: 0 sq km note: comprised of 16 inhabited and more than 20 uninhabited islands; includes the islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke |
| Climate |
subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds |
| Terrain |
coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly |
| Population |
23,552 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English (official) |
| Imports |
building materials, automobiles, foodstuffs, machinery |
| Exports |
rum, fresh fish, fruits, animals; gravel, sand |
| Hazards |
hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October) |
| Resources |
NEGL |
| Geography |
strong ties to nearby US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico |
| Nationality |
noun: British Virgin Islander(s) adjective: British Virgin Islander |
| Capital |
name: Road Town geographic coordinates: 18 27 N, 64 37 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.vg |
| Internet Users |
4,000 (2002) |
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