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Area : 59  sq.mi - Population 23552 hab.
British Virgin Islands

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Practical information British Virgin Islands

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Area

59  sq.mi
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Flights

Between 15 and 17 hrs, depending on connections. Road Town is approximately 4,130 mi from London.
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Jet Lag

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Population

23552 hab.
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Airports

The international airport is located 5 miles from Road Town. You must allow about 15 minutes for a taxi ride, at the cost of around US$ 15 (£10) per person. There is no bus service.
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Security

Apart from sun burn, the British Virgin Islands do not present any particular danger...
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Languages

The official language is English.
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Requirements

For British nationals, a valid passport and a return ticket are required.
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Religion

More than 86% of the population is Protestant among which 33% are Methodist, 17% are Anglicans, 9% are the Church of God, 7% are Seventh-Day Adventists, 4% are Baptists and 2% are Jehovah's Witnesses. Catholics represent just 10% of the population.
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Currency

The currency is the United States Dollar. £1 Sterling = approximately $1.50. Travellers cheques and most international credit cards are accepted, except for on Anagada Island, where it is best to take cash with you. There are some ATM machines to be found near banks, and your best options for withdrawing and exchanging money are centred in Road Town on Tortola. Banks are open from Monday to Thursday, from 8:00am to 3:00pm, and on Fridays until 5:00pm.
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Local transportation

To get around the islands, the best solution is to rent a car, because there are only taxis on Tortola Island, and the bus service is poorly organised. To rent a car, you must hold a British Virgin Islands temporary driving license issued at a car rental agency, and a national driving license. Remember, people here drive on the left. To go from one island to the other, it is possible to rent boats, take ferries or taxi-boats. BVI national airline company also links the Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada Islands.
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Health

No particular vaccination is required. For medical reimbursement, you need to have personal medical insurance.
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Electricity

Voltage is 110 V. An adapter is necessary.
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Flood of tourists

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Taxes and tips

Restaurant and hotel bills generally include 7 % for taxes and 10 % for the service. Leaving a tip is not very common, but you may do so if you are satisfied with the service.
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Telephone

To call the British Virgin Islands from the UK, dial: 00 (overseas) + 1 + 284 (British Virgin Islands area code) + no. of your correspondent.
To call the UK from the British Virgin Islands: 011 (overseas) + 44 (area code for France) +no. of your correspondent, without the initial 0.