British Virgin Islands Fact Sheet
- Country: British Virgin Islands
- Area: 153 km2
- Capital: Road Town
- Population: 16,700 inhabitants
- Language: English (official)
- Religion: Protestant
- Form of Government: Overseas territory of the United Kingdom
- Main cities: Tortola, Virgin Gorda
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Useful Information about the British Virgin Islands
- Currency: US dollar
- International dialing code: 01139
- International vehicle code: –
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: Passport with at least 6 months validity
- Required vaccination: None
- Electricity: 110V, 60Hz
- Unit of measurement: British system
- Time zones: – 3 hours
- Fixed holiday dates: March 12 Commonwealth Day (celebrates the status of the British Commonwealth), July 2 Territory Day
- Climate: subtropical. From June 1 to November 30 there is a risk of hurricanes. Tornadoes can also occur outside of hurricane season.
- Average temperatures: 27°C (28°C in winter, 31°C in summer)
- Transport: the only way to get around the islands is by renting a sailboat, but taxis and bicycles can also be rented
- Airports: most flights from Europe stopover in Miami or San Juan (Puerto Rico) before heading to St Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. From these hubs you can take a small plane to reach Tortola or Virgin Gorda
