| Surface : 153
sq km (59 sq miles) : The 56 islands,
rocks and cays of the British Virgin Islands, only 16 of which are
inhabited, make up the larger part of an archipelago forming the
northern extremity of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean |
| Population : 20,254 inhabitants |
| Electricity:
110/60
volts AC, 60Hz. American two-pin plugs are used. |
| Climate: Lying just over 1000
miles from the equator, the British Virgin Islands enjoy a balmy,
sub-tropical climate, plied by variable trade winds. Temperatures
rarely drop below 77ºF (25ºC) in the winter or rise above 90ºF (32ºC)
in the summer, with the average temperature normalizing at around 83ºF
(28ºC), with slight variations between seasons. |
| PASSPORTS: Passport
valid for at least six months required by all except nationals of the
USA and Canada in possession of a recognised form of identity (eg
birth certificate). VISAS: Required
by all except the following for a stay of up to 30 days: nationals of
Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Guyana, Mozambique and
Pakistan who do require a visa); nationals of Andorra, Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Russian
Federation, San Marino, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and
Venezuela; transit passengers continuing their journey within 14 days
of arrival provided holding confirmed onward or return documentation. |
| Capital : Road
Town, Tortola. |
| Islands: About 60
islands & Cays (16 are inhabited); The four major are Tortola,
Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. |
| System : British
Overseas Territory since 1672 - Under the 1977 constitution, the
British monarch appoints a Governor to take responsibility for defence,
foreign affairs and internal security. The Governor also chairs the
Executive Council which has five other members. The Legislative
Council has 13 directly elected members, one ex-officio member and a
Speaker. |
| Languages : English |
| Religions : Christianity,
Hinduism, Islamic Faith |
| Money : United States dollar (US$) |
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North America, dial 1 + 284 + the seven-digit local number. From
elsewhere, dial your country's direct dialing prefix + 1 + 284 |
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