British Virgin Islands 🇻🇬 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Virgin Islands, it is home to roughly 39,471 people and covers an area of about 151 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of British Virgin Islands — its capital Road Town, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
British Virgin Islands on the map
British Virgin Islands lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 151 square kilometres, it ranks 225th in the world by total area.
British Virgin Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Road Town serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else British Virgin Islands has to offer.
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Population and languages of British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands is home to approximately 39,471 residents — the 217th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Virgin Islanders.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, British Virgin Islands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about British Virgin Islands
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for British Virgin Islands is +1284. Websites from the country typically use the .vg internet domain.
If British Virgin Islands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Road Town) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about British Virgin Islands
- British Virgin Islands's flag emoji is 🇻🇬 — its two-letter country code is VG and its three-letter code is VGB.
- British Virgin Islands covers 151 km², ranking 225th in the world by area.
- With about 39,471 people, British Virgin Islands holds the 217th spot in the world population ranking.
- British Virgin Islands is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- British Virgin Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
British Virgin Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of British Virgin Islands?
- The capital of British Virgin Islands is Road Town.
- What is the population of British Virgin Islands?
- British Virgin Islands has a population of approximately 39,471 people, ranking 217th in the world.
- Where is British Virgin Islands located?
- British Virgin Islands is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in British Virgin Islands?
- The main language spoken in British Virgin Islands is English.
- What currency is used in British Virgin Islands?
- British Virgin Islands uses the United States dollar (USD).
