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    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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Most northerly of the Lesser
Antilles, the British Virgin
Islands comprise four low-
lying islands of note and 36
islets and cays. The largest
island, Tortola, contains over
three-quarters of the total
population. Although the
amount of offshore banking is
growing, tourism is still the
main source of income,
agriculture being limited by
the low rainfall and poor
soils. Most food has to be
imported, and rum is the chief
export.

Area (Sq. Km.): 153

Population: 13,000

Capital: Road Town

Language:
English

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
British Dependent Territory

Currency: ?

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129