🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands

Territory and Sovereignty

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About territory

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico. The archipelago consists of over 50 islands and cays, with Tortola being the largest and most populated. Historically, the islands were inhabited by indigenous groups before European colonization, with control shifting between Spain, the Netherlands, England, and Denmark. Today, the economy is largely driven by tourism and financial services, including a significant offshore finance sector. As a British Overseas Territory, residents are British citizens, enjoying both local and UK citizenship rights.

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