BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Capital: Road Town (Tortola)
Area: 153 km2
Currency: US dollar
Population: 24 000
British Virgin Islands comprise over 50 small Caribbean islands, of which only 15 are permanently inhabited. To the west adjacent to the U.s.Virgin Island.The largst islands are Virgin Gorda, Tortola, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. The main and biggest city Road Town on Tortola Island. The islands appeared in 1493, Christopher Columbus on his second voyage and named them Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Virgenes. In 1917 the United States bought the Danish Islands St. John, St.Thomas and St Croix and renamed of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Then rename the other Brithish Islands Brithish Virgin islands.
Tortola is the largest inhabited island BVI. It is a mountainous, volcanic activity created the island with the highest point 530m. There is Sage Mountain National Park, which is ral rainforest. You can enjoy the rest of the quantities of sandy beaches.
Virgin Gorda – the unflattering name of " thick virgin" may be Christopher Columbus. Silhouette of woman allgedly recalls lying on his back. Island´s main attraction is The baths - a strange mix of gigant boulders scattered along the beach
Cooper Island – local marina and bar attracts sailors navigating in this area.
Peter Island is an exclusive vacation spot with pretty full wallets and rich sea fauna.
Norman Island was reportedly a template to Stevenson´s Treasure Island. There is excellent snorkeling in the many caves, spectacular under water world and floating restaurants.
Salt Island has 2 residents who pay tax on a bag of salt British Queen, but mostly there is steam boat wreck Rhône.
Jost Van Dyke (pirate who plunders the 17th century surrounding islands) is known for beautiful white beaches and wild retreat.
Anegada is sometimes called " Mysterious Virgin" or " Cay Ghost", because located away from other islands and also because of the dangerous cliff. It s place that goes for shipwrecks, sharks, deserted beaches and the beings you might encounter in the night. Most of the island is declared reservation of the beautiful salt lake, flowering cacti, wild orchids, iguanas and flamingos.