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British Virgin Islands Travel Guide

British Overseas Territories

Trek Zone
81°F
Saturday
81°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit British Virgin Islands?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

High
season

Did you know?

The surface area of British Virgin Islands is 58 mi², which puts the islands in position number 214 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Road Town (VG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1598 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Road Town click here

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1598
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Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in British Virgin Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Boxing Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.95353
1.04873
GBP
0.7909
1.26438
Update: 13 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to British Virgin Islands

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Distance matrix
MilesTortolaRoad TownVirgin Gorda
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Road Town2-13
Virgin Gorda1413-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in British Virgin Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

110V (60 Hz)

In British Virgin Islands the standard voltage is 110V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

212 / 231
Ranking
30 231
black 82%, white 6.8%

Area

214 / 230
Ranking
58 mi²

Life expectancy

48 / 196
Ranking
79.4
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.9women 81

Median age

110 / 157
Ranking
37.2
Average age of population expressed in years.men 37women 37.5

Population growth

41 / 172
Ranking
1.96%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

22 / 131
Ranking
97.8%
Ability to read, write and count.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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