Virgin Islands Fast Facts

Virgin Islands Fast Facts, Quick Info and Flags, US-BVI Travel Guide and Online Tourist Information

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

British Virgin Islands Flag
British Virgin Islands Flag

US Virgin Islands Flag
US Virgin Islands Flag

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 :