Quick Data on British Virgin Islands
| Short Name | British Virgin Islands |
| Capital | Road Town |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | VI |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 151 sq km |
| Population | 37,381 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British Virgin Islander(s) |
Geography of British Virgin Islands
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 18 30 N, 64 30 W, British Virgin Islands neighbors n/a. The terrain in British Virgin Islands is described as coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of British Virgin Islands: subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds.
| Surface Total | 151 sq km |
| Land Surface | 151 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 80 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mount Sage 521 m |
Resources of British Virgin Islands
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL; pleasant climate, beaches foster tourism. The agricultural land occupies 46.70% of British Virgin Islands, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 24.30%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 46.70% | 71 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 24.30% | 37 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 29.00% | 44 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of British Virgin Islands
The population of the country is estimated at 37,381 people, with the biggest urban area having 15,000 ROAD TOWN (capital) (2018). Known as British Virgin Islander(s), the people from British Virgin Islands come from diversified ethnic groups such as African/black 76.3%, Latino 5.5%, white 5.4%, mixed 5.3%, Indian 2.1%, East Indian 1.6%, other 3%, unspecified 0.8% (2010 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 70.2% (Methodist 17.6%, Church of God 10.4%, Anglican 9.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 9.0%, Pentecostal 8.2%, Baptist 7.4%, New Testament Church of God 6.9%, other Protestant 1.2%), Roman Catholic 8.9%, Jehovah’s Witness 2.5%, Hindu 1.9%, other 6.2%, none 7.9%, unspecified 2.4% (2010 est.).
| Population | 37,381 |
| Nationality | British Virgin Islander(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English (official) |
| Birth Rate | 11.1 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 48.50% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands is a parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK. The legal system makes use of English common law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK |
| Citizenship by Birth | see United Kingdom |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of British Virgin Islands
From a population total of 37,381, the labor force is 12,770 (2004). The main products in agriculture are: fruits, vegetables; livestock, poultry; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, light industry, construction, rum, concrete block, offshore banking center. Its exports cover rum, fresh fish, fruits, animals; gravel, sand. The main import products are: building materials, automobiles, foodstuffs, machinery.
| Exports | $23 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $300 million NA (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $34,200 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 126.3 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | 14,600 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 43.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of British Virgin Islands, statistics sectio
