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British Virgin Islands

General Information about British Virgin Islands

You will find the British Virgin Islands within the Caribbean surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St Thomas, St John, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Puerto Rico. The archipelago iof the British Virgin Islands includes over sixty islands with just sixteen of these being inhabited.

First inhabited back in 100 B.C, the British Virgin Islands are home to over 22,000 residents. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the British Virgin Islands and in fact named the group as Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Virgenes.

If you are visiting the British Virgin Islands you are guaranteed to have a relaxing experience with the islands beautiful surroundings and laid back environment. The capital of the British Virgin Islands is Road Town which boasts a pristine harbour shaped like a horseshoe. Road Town is set along the island of Tortola and is home to over nine thousand residents.

While you are visiting the British Virgin Islands be sure to explore through the Buck Island Reef national Monument with is located on the island of Saint Croix. The Virgin Islands National Park is alsl worth visiting which is set across over 7,000 acres and showcases some of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Saint John.

The closest airport near the British Virgin Islands is on the islands of St Thomas, St Croix and Puerto Rico with ferry's travelling between the islands on a regular basis.

Climate

Learn About the Climate of the British Virgin Islands

Weather conditions at the British Virgin Islands are perfect for holidaying with a tropical like climate. The driest months to visit are between February and March whereas if you are visiting between September and November be prepared for some wet weather conditions. The average temperature of the British Virgin Islands sits at 32 degrees while the coolest recorded temperature is a pleasant 21 degrees. The islands do experience typical trade winds which help to cool the sometimes humid conditions.

Geography

Geographical Information on the British Virgin Islands

Covering a total area of just 153 square kilometres the British Virgin Islands are the ideal holiday destination with its remote location and tropical surroundings. Featuring a coastline of just eighty kilometres with volcanic origins. The countryside of the British Virgin Islands is mountainous with flat coral islands. The main and largest island is of course Tortola, with the next most popular being Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, and Virgin Gorda.

Economy

Learn About the Economy of the British Virgin Islands

As you would imagine the tourism industry is one of the British Virgin Islands main sources of income. In fact the British Virgin Islands boasts one of the most secure economy's within the Caribbean. The agricultural industry is not as important as the service and industry sectors and only accounts for approximately two percent of the economy. The British Virgin Islands mainly exports run, fish, livestock, fruit and sand. The official currency of the British Virgin Islands is United States Dollar.

Attractions, Activities and Tours in British Virgin Islands

Hostels in British Virgin Islands

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