Basic information about the Virgin Islands

Geographical location: British colony, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, 60km east of Puerto Rico and 0/80 km northwest of India, is a part of the Antilles.

Number of islands: 45

Main islands: tortora, Virgin Golda, Norman Island and Peter Island.

Capital: Rhodes Town.

Land area: 153 km2

Climate: Sub-tropical maritime climate, with moderate adjustment of high temperature and high humidity by trade winds, with an average annual temperature of 30℃. It is stormy from July to October.

Population: 1.9 million, mainly concentrated in Totora Island, the largest island, and Virgin Island, the second largest island.

Main export products: fresh fish, rum and gravel.

Economy: The Virgin Islands is mainly supported by tourism, with about 65.438+0.5 million tourists coming here every year, bringing in 65.438+0.25 billion US dollars, accounting for about 45% of the national economy. The local industry is very small, and the agriculture is mainly vegetables and fruits, which are mainly shipped to the United States Virgin Islands. Fishing is only used for export. Generally speaking, almost all products used on the island depend on imports.

Official language: English

Common currency: US dollar