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Country Facts:
British Indian Ocean Territory vs. British Virgin Islands

Learn about the similarities and differences between British Indian Ocean Territory and British Virgin Islands by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

British Indian Ocean Territory vs. British Virgin Islands - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of British Indian Ocean Territory is 23.17 mi², while the surface area of British Virgin Islands is 58 mi². This means that the area of British Virgin Islands is 150% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
23.17 mi²
58 mi²

Coastline length

British Indian Ocean Territory has a coastline of 433.7 mi, while British Virgin Islands has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

433.7 mi
49.7 mi

Largest city

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12 603 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in British Indian Ocean Territory is unnamed location on Diego Garcia, its height is 49 ft. The highest peak in British Virgin Islands is Mount Sage on Tortola, which rises to a height of 1 709 ft.

49 ft
unnamed location on Diego Garcia
1 709 ft
Mount Sage on Tortola

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

British Indian Ocean Territory vs. British Virgin Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of British Indian Ocean Territory is about 3 000, while British Virgin Islands is home to 30 231 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
3 000 ppl
30 231 ppl

Life expectancy

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79.4 years

Average age

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37.2 years

Birthrate

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1.96%

Literacy

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97.8%

Language

In British Indian Ocean Territory, the main language is English, and in British Virgin Islands the primary language is English.

english
english

Religion

In British Indian Ocean Territory, the main religion is Christianity; in British Virgin Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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393 000 ppl
Ranking: 128/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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Currency

British Indian Ocean Territory: US Dollar (USD). British Virgin Islands: US Dollar (USD).

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US Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in British Indian Ocean Territory: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in British Virgin Islands: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

British Indian Ocean Territory has right-hand traffic, British Virgin Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: British Indian Ocean Territory - January, February, March, December; British Virgin Islands - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
No data
No data

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B123 EUR
T-

UNESCO

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