British Virgin Islands

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National motto:
Vigilate (Be Watchful) Official language English Political status Non-sovereign, Overseas territory of the UK Capital Road Town Governor David Pearey Chief Minister Orlando Smith Area
 - Total
 - % water Ranked 216th
153 km²
1.6% Population
 - Total (2005)
 - Density Ranked 215th
22,016
260/km² Currency US dollar Time zone UTC -4 National anthem   Internet TLD .vg Calling Code 1-284

The British Virgin Islands is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. It consists of over 50 islands and cays located in the Caribbean, to the east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Originally part of the Dutch Empire, the Islands were acquired by Britain in 1672.

The Islands were named by Christopher Columbus after Saint Ursula, who by legend had a following of 11,000 virgin maids.

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