Country Profile
Territory Status: United Kingdom Overseas Territory. Internal self-governing.
Capital: Road Town, Tortola
Airport & Code: Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS). Located on Beef Island.
Population: 28,882 (2009 est.) Unemployment rate 3% Literacy rate 98.2%
Economy: One of the most prosperous in the Caribbean due to Tourism and Financial Services.
Currency:US dollars are the official currency. US$ denominated travellers' cheques and major credit cards are also accepted at many establishments.
Language: English (official), Spanish.
National Flower: Oleander
Electricity: Voltage is 110v/220v. Visitors can use American appliances without an adaptor.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is banned in the BVI. Smoking is prohibited in public places including bars and restaurants and also within 50 feet of any public space.
Time Zone: GMT -4 hours. Daylight Savings is not observed in the BVI's.