The Virgin Islands Fast Facts ( US and British Virgin Islands )
Location
US Virgin Islands : Caribbean, Leeward Islands.
British Virgin Islands : Caribbean, Leeward Islands.
Capital
US Virgin Islands : Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas).
British Virgin Islands : Road Town, Tortola.
The Virgin Islands Flags
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Coordinates
US Virgin Islands : 18°21′N 64°56′W
British Virgin Islands : 18°25.883′N 64°37.383′W
Area
US Virgin Islands : 347.1 sq km (134 sq miles).
British Virgin Islands : 153 sq km (59 sq miles).
Languages
US Virgin Islands : English is the official language. Spanish and Creole are also widely spoken.
British Virgin Islands : English.
Population
US Virgin Islands : 108,708 (2005).
British Virgin Islands : 24,000.
Currency
US Virgin Islands : U.S. dollar (USD)
British Virgin Islands : U.S. dollar (USD)
Calling codes
US Virgin Islands : +1-340.
British Virgin Islands : +1-284.
Time Zone
US Virgin Islands : GMT - 4.
British Virgin Islands : GMT - 4.
Electricity
US Virgin Islands : 120 volts AC, 60Hz.
British Virgin Islands : 110 volts AC, 60Hz. American two-pin plugs are used.
Internet TLD
US Virgin Islands : .vi and .us
British Virgin Islands : .vg
Drives on the
US Virgin Islands : left
British Virgin Islands :