A group of islands located in the northeast Caribbean, marked on the world map as the Virgin Islands. After his memorable trip, H. Columbus marked the Virgin Islands on the map. Now on the world map you can see that this island group is located to the east of. Today these islands are one of the coziest places in the world, where both single tourists and families with children strive.
Panoramic view of the British Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands belong to two countries: Great Britain and the United States. Therefore, to visit them, you will need or.
The British Virgin Islands are composed of sixty elements. The largest island is Tortola.
The location of the Virgin Islands on the world map
As the name suggests, the main mistress in this beautiful corner the world is one country - Great Britain. It is for this reason that many of the customs and traditions of the British are reflected in the culture of the inhabitants of these islands.
When to plan your trip
The British Virgin Islands are always glad to see tourists, but the winter-spring off-season is considered the most attractive time to visit. A person who wants not only to swim in the gentle waters of the Caribbean Sea, but also to have fun, should come to the Virgin Islands in December - April.
It is important to bear in mind that this period is considered a real peak in the influx of tourists, therefore, prices do not differ in democracy.
Detailed map of Virgin Islands showing all islands
So, if you want to save money and relax in a relaxed atmosphere, then you need to go to the Virgin Islands in May - August.
sights
The British Virgin Islands have many interesting natural attractions. The richest in this regard should be called the city of Road Town and the island of Tortola.
Most notable place here is the island of Tortola. Translated from Spanish, the name of the island sounds like "Land of the Turtle Dove". Tortola is the largest island in this group. The nature of the island is very romantic and picturesque. "Purely English" green hills are harmoniously combined with ancient volcanoes, cozy coves and pristine bays. North Tortola is an incredibly attractive beach destination.
Hotel on the shores of the Caribbean Sea in the Virgin Islands
The sand is surprisingly soft, white and clean. South Tortola is famous for its valleys and slightly gloomy shores. There are also many luxurious places for a serene relaxation here. Coral sand is of volcanic origin here.
According to tourists visiting the Virgin Islands, a place like Tortola is great for a meditative or romantic getaway.
In Road Town, tourists will appreciate the abundance of various shops, boutiques and restaurants, where for very little money you can have a good time and buy both souvenirs and clothes.
In the vicinity of the city, you can admire the old chapel and the Thornton plantation. In Carrot Bay, you can find a huge collection of sea shells, among which the most unusual and bizarre specimens are often found. In Sage Mountain National Park, you can go for an eco-walk.
Panoramic view of national park Sage Mountain
Nutrition
The British Virgin Islands have a fairly saturated, in the very literally of this word, the kitchen. Here you can find "potpourri" from a variety of world culinary trends.
You can have a good and inexpensive lunch, enjoying the excellent service, anywhere in this place. The restaurants and cafes serve both classic and island dishes, which are an insane but incredibly tasty mix of Caribbean flavor and European restraint.
Virgin Islands grocery store
Sports recreation
Also, the British Virgin Islands are extremely popular among fans of sports recreation. There are many schools for yachting, diving and windsurfing.
The British Virgin Islands is not only a paradise for fans of active and passive rest but also a recognized offshore background. It is here that there is an extensive range of international financial services.
Thus, the offshore zone allows you to invest in the economy, accumulate construction savings and protect your assets. 
The offshore background is relevant because in the current, hyper-variable economic conditions, the need for strict control over their capital is increasing. In the British Virgin Islands, a person can be confident that he will be able to significantly save on taxes and preserve his business assets outside the country. permanent residence.
The British Virgin Islands are economically stable. The standard of living here is considered the highest among other countries in this region. Due to the offshore sector, an uninterrupted flow of finance to the state treasury is ensured. As a result, the unemployment rate is extremely low here.
Against this background, the crime rate is also quite low and there are almost no violent offenses. It is important to bear in mind that the abuse of nicotine in public places is considered a serious offense in the British Virgin Islands.
American dream
The US Virgin Islands were discovered by H. Columbus at the end of the fifteenth century. Over the years, this corner of the world passed to a variety of owners, and only at the dawn of the twentieth century, the islands were bought by the United States.
The US Virgin Islands are rightfully considered a real paradise for tourists of all stripes. You can have a great rest here both in splendid isolation, and with your family or a noisy company.
Climate features
The US Virgin Islands are able to delight lovers of the sun and gentle sea with a mild tropical climate. Conventionally, here you can distinguish 2 dry and the same wet seasons... The dry seasons include winter and summer. The spring-autumn season is the season of heavy rains. 
In July - October, it is undesirable to visit the Virgin Islands, since the likelihood of hurricanes is very high.
Natural conditions
The US Virgin Islands boasts more than six dozen reefs and a variety of islands. The world of fauna here today, unfortunately, is very poor.
What to visit
The US Virgin Islands is rich in historical and natural attractions. So, on the island of St. Thomas vacationers are attracted by Fort Kristjan. Particular attention should be paid here to Blackburn Castle and the old market square... Climbing Mount St. Peter's Greathouse, you can visit the luxurious botanical gardens and distilleries. Numerous souvenir shops offer many interesting gifts.
Connoisseurs of marine fauna will probably be interested in visiting Coca Bay. 
It is there that there is an aquarium with a wide variety of tropical animals. The one who values most beach vacation, must pay attention to Christiansted, cozy town, which still retains the medieval Danish spirit. Here you can visit local beaches and enjoy a great vacation.
The Virgin Islands have many real natural gems. One of these gems is the small island of Buck. It is uninhabited and attracts all fans of exciting adventures.
How to have fun
The US Virgin Islands are ready to offer tourists a wide variety of vacations for every taste.
So, on numerous beaches you can relax both with children and with a big noisy company. The white sand is surprisingly harmoniously combined with the turquoise waters of the sea. This place is considered a real diving paradise.
Detailed map of US Virgin Islands
Few can resist the temptation to explore underwater caves and coral reefs.
If a tourist plans to visit the American Virgin Islands in order to get acquainted with the unusual culture of these places, then he should definitely visit all the numerous carnivals, processions and masquerades. Situated under the bright Caribbean sun, accompanied by a specific musical accompaniment, they can seem truly surreal.
For lovers active rest sport fishing will be to your liking.
Equipment can be rented on any island you like, but you will need to work on permission in advance.
There are almost no nightclubs here. This is due to the fact that the Virgin Islands welcomes mainly nature and sea lovers, and not the notorious party-goers.
British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a group of 36 islands and islets (totaling 153 km²) located northeast of the US Virgin Islands. Only 16 islands and islets are inhabited.
The capital is Road Town. located on the island of Tortola. The population of all islands is about 25 thousand people, with about 90% of them living in Tortola.
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Executive power is exercised by the governor. There is a unicameral Legislative Assembly. Laws passed by the Legislature are subject to the approval of the Governor. Community oversight of the islands is carried out by the US Department of the Interior. In April 1973, a law was passed giving the right to send one representative to the US Congress (without the right to vote). Major political parties: Virgin Islands Democratic Party, Virgin Islands Progressive Republican Party, and Independent Citizens Movement. In 1973, the United People's Party was created, advocating for the independence of the islands.
The economy is based on tourism. In 1977, the country was visited by 565.8 thousand tourists. Agriculture is poorly developed, vegetables and fruits are grown. Efforts are being made to develop livestock and fisheries. There are enterprises for the production of rum, for the assembly of wrist watches and for the production of jewelry, enterprises for the smelting of aluminum, for oil refining, owned by the monopolies of the United States. The length of highways is 505 km. The airport serves international lines.
The monetary unit is the US dollar. Exported: sugar, citrus fruits, fruits, coffee. Imported - food products, prom. tbara. Main trading partners: USA, UK, Canada.
British Virgin Islands. Satellite map
Once, the islands were inhabited by the tribes of peaceful Indian-farmers - the Arawaks, but they were destroyed by the Caribbean, also Indians, but warlike and bloodthirsty. It is their famous custom to bite the fluttering hearts ripped out of the enemy's chest during the battle. This continued until the arrival of Europeans, who put an end to this innocent entertainment, corny cutting out the locals.
Columbus discovered these islands. but he was not interested, and subsequently they were settled by the British. Of course, they settled mainly not with themselves, but with black people, to work on sugar cane plantations. They continue to grow cane to this day, despite the fact that the price of cane sugar has long and hopelessly fallen. It is now used to make rum, which has been supplied to all the islands of the Caribbean since the time of pirates.
The population is mainly blacks 80%, the state language is English, and the religion is Protestant.
There is little fresh water on the islands and what is there is very deep, therefore they use the ancient method of collecting rainwater. Virgin Islands on the world map of this on the islands there are several desalination stations.
In financial circles, they are also famous, here is one of the largest centers registration of offshore companies. More than 650 thousand registered.
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Virgin Islands is one of the centers of tourism Caribbean... Especially popular with English speaking tourists. Unfortunately, these islands are not included in the list. visa-free countries for Russians. however, the regret is not too great, since the tourist can freely live and take pictures for up to 6 months, with a return ticket.
The Virgin Islands are British overseas possessions that occupy part of the Virgin Islands archipelago in the Lesser Antilles belt, on the border of the confluence of the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. Neighboring islands and the reefs are owned by the US (US Virgin Islands) and Spain.
British Virgin Islands on world map
They include about forty large and small islands, of which only sixteen are inhabited. The population of the Virgin Islands is 24 thousand inhabitants. Most large islands: Tortola (the administrative center with the capital of Road Town, which is home to more than 80% of all residents), Anegada, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyck. The total land area is 153 square kilometers.
The legal status of the Virgin Islands after the adoption of the Constitution in 1977 changed slightly, local government received more opportunities and freedom of action. Official language here is English, the traffic on the roads is left-hand, as in Britain.
Interestingly, the British Virgin Islands are economically developed much better than others in the West Indies region. Their prosperity is based on two main industries: tourism (almost 20% of residents work in this area) and finance. The British Virgin Islands have long been in the lead in the list of countries where the a large number of offshore companies (more than 40% of them were registered here). Agriculture poorly developed; sugarcane, coconuts, and bananas are grown on plantations. Cattle breeding is widespread.
British Virgin Islands map in Russian
The geography of the region is similar, hilly terrain prevails here (the peak of the island of Tortola is 530 meters high), some of the islands are flat. Fauna and vegetation have been seriously affected by human actions. The climate is typical for the tropical region - hot, with seasonal rainfall, tropical hurricanes are possible here from July to October.
Tourists are attracted reasonable prices beautiful sandy beaches, cozy and warm atmosphere. There are snorkeling and diving centers here, common sailing, an elite seven-day sailing regatta is held annually.
Tourism is a priority direction of the country's development. Mostly guests from the United States of America come here. international Airport located on the island of Beef, there are airports on other islands. Tortola is the center of the Virgin Islands for active life and entertainment. The main attractions of the area are picturesque harbors, green hills, numerous rocky reefs and a diverse underwater world. Used photographs from Wikimedia © Foto, Wikimedia Commons
The US Virgin Islands group is located in the Caribbean. On large islands Saint Thomas, Saint John, Santa Cruz and Water with a total area of approximately 364 sq. km live approximately 106,000 citizens. Numerous small islands and atolls are uninhabited. Together with British Isles American are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago.
The islands have a tropical maritime climate with a constant comfortable temperature. Summer +28 ° C is replaced by 24-degree warm in winter, daily fluctuations are insignificant.
The relief of the islands is hilly, the most high point it rises only 475 m. The soil is limestone, interspersed with crystalline and volcanic rocks. There are no rivers or lakes in the American Virgin Islands, in some bays there are mangrove swamps. Tropical forests cover almost the entire surface, but their area is steadily declining, and with it destroyed animal world... The pristine nature is best preserved in National park on St. John. On the island of St. Thomas, former plantations are overgrown with shrubs and woodlands. There are many fish, shellfish and crustaceans in the sea.
In this part of the world, earthquakes and hurricanes often occur, and heavy rainfall does not compensate for the lack of reservoirs with fresh water... Desalination plants and rainwater tanks solve part of the problem.
