British Virgin Islands
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Capital
Road Town (Tortola)
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Local time
15:49
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Population
28 054
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-284
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Currency
$ (none) (dollar)
British Virgin Islands
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Capital
Road Town (Tortola)
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Local time
15:49
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Population
28 054
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-284
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Currency
$ (none) (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 32
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Petrol price
€ 1.19 pl
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Precipitation
705mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
153 km2
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Protected Area
9%
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Forest Area
24%
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Agricultural area
46%
Population
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Languages
English
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Diabetes
14.5%
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Tuberculosis
0 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, light industry, construction, rum, concrete block, offshore financing
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Agriculture
fruits, vegetables, livestock, poultry, fish
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
180kt
What not to do when visiting British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands Don't forget on politeness - it's essential. "Good morning", "good afternoon" and "good evening" are expected upon meeting anyone before saying anything else.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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British Virgin Islands Don't be surprised the islanders reflecting many British traditions and customs. The islands remain linked to the British Commonwealth, although the pace of life is very easygoing.
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British Virgin Islands Don't be surprised by occasional storms between June-November - it's a hurricane season.
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British Virgin Islands Don't underestimate the road to Tortola's interior - it can be steep and extremely slippery when wet.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
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Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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