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British Virgin Islands Facts & Information
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| Location |
Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic
Ocean, east of Puerto Rico |
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| Climate |
Subtropical, humid, temperatures moderated
by trade winds |
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| Terrain |
Coral islands relatively flat, volcanic islands
steep, hilly |
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| Population |
22,643 |
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| Nationality |
British Virgin Islander |
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| Ethnic groups |
Black 83%, white, Indian, Asian and mixed
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| Religions |
Protestant 86%, Roman Catholic 10%, none 2%,
other 2% |
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| Languages |
English |
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| Government Type |
NA |
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| Capital |
Road Town |
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| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
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| Description of Flag |
Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper
hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered
in the outer half of the flag |
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| Virgin Islands Flag |
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More Information
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