British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands, British territory in Caribbean Sea
The British Virgin Islands encompass more than 60 islands and cays in the Caribbean Sea, with Tortola serving as the main commercial and administrative center.
Dutch settlers colonized the islands in 1648, before the British annexed the territory in 1672, establishing a permanent European presence in the Caribbean archipelago.
The territory maintains English as its official language while incorporating Caribbean influences in its music, dance performances, and traditional seafood-based gastronomy.
The British Virgin Islands operate as an international financial center, offering specialized banking services and corporate registration facilities for global businesses.
Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, conducted his maritime operations from Soper's Hole around 1715, targeting merchant vessels carrying valuable cargo through Caribbean waters.
Location: British overseas territories
Capital city: Road Town
Part of: Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, European Union tax haven blacklist
Shares border with: United States Virgin Islands
Website: http://bvi.gov.vg
GPS coordinates: 18.40244,-64.56616
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
This collection encompasses the world's smallest countries and territories by land area, measured including lakes and rivers within their borders. The list features both independent sovereign states and dependent territories with varying political statuses. From Vatican City at 0.4 square kilometers to Monaco and San Marino in Europe, and island nations in the Caribbean such as Saint Kitts and Nevis, this selection demonstrates the geographic diversity of compact territories. The European microstates offer medieval fortifications, princely palaces, and modern financial districts within limited spaces. Pacific atolls like Nauru and Tuvalu present coral formations and tropical coastlines, while Caribbean islands combine volcanic mountains, rainforests, and colonial architecture. Despite their limited size, these countries and territories maintain their own governmental systems, cultures, and economic models ranging from tourism and financial services to fishing and agriculture.
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