The British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is currently one of the most desirable places within the Caribbean to work and invest with its twin economic pillars of tourism and financial services that contribute to over 70% of the country’s GDP. The BVI are also the premier offshore corporate domicile with more than 430,000 International Business Companies (IBCs) registered with them.

Facts and Figures:

Capital: Road Town, Tortola (largest island)

Population: 24,491 (July 2009 est.)

Number of Islands: There are approximately 60 islands.

Number of Inhabited Islands: Approximately 16 of the islands are inhabited.

Main Islands: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.

Airport Location: Beef Island (Connects by a toll bridge to Tortola)

Currency: US Dollar

Government: British Overseas Territory

Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II

Governor: David Pearey (Since April 2006) Representative of the Queen.

Premier: Ralph T. O’Neal (Since August 2007) Head of Government.

Location: The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 60 miles east of the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.

Language: English

Time Zone: Q (UTC – 4)

Calling Code: +1 284

Climate: The British Virgin Islands enjoy a year round sub-tropical climate which is moderated by trade winds. The average temperatures range from 24˚c to 32˚ in the summer months and from 21˚c to 29˚c in the Winter. From the months of June to November the islands are occasionally hit by hurricanes and may have quick rain showers from time to time.

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