maps of british virgin islands

The maps of British Virgin Islands show that it’s a group of island located in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico. British Virgin Islands maps an area of around 153 square kilometer. The official language of the island is English.

The capital city is called Road Town. Most of the islanders are West Africans followed by a smaller British population. This is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. It got its autonomous status in 1967. The island consists of four major islands and numerous smaller islands. This island was first settled by South Americans.

This island enjoys a tropical climate with trade winds moderating the climate. The island is a tax haven and due to this it enjoys superior economic conditions than the other Caribbean islands. The two main sectors of the economy are finance and tourism. Tourism accounts for forty five percent of the national income.

Loads of income also comes in through issuing licenses to offshore companies. For those with travel maps of British Virgin Island there’s a lot to explore in these islands. Road Town is a must on the list, the Great Thatch is also good along with Beef and Cooper Islands.