The British Virgin Islands, part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean, is a British overseas territory. Comprising 4 main islands and many smaller ones, it's known for its reef-lined beaches and as a yachting destination. Tortola is home to the low-key capital, Road Town, and rainforested Sage Mountain National Park. On Virgin Gorda is The Baths, a labyrinth of beachside boulders.
Capital: Road Town
Dialing code: +1
ISO code: VGB
Currency: United States Dollar
Population: 28,054 (2010)
Points of interest: Virgin Gorda, Josiah's Bay plantation, Horseshoe Reef, Flash of Beauty, Loblolly Bay, Lambert Beach