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	British Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1672, the English arrived in the region, and annexed the Islands, removing the Dutch populations from Tortola in 1672, and from Anegada and Virgin Gorda in 1680.
		Executive authority in British Virgin Islands is invested in The Queen and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor of the British Virgin Islands.
		The majority of the population (83%) are Afro-Caribbean, descended from the slaves brought to the Islands by the British.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Virgin_Islands (1068 words)

	British Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Islands is a legal term that is not in general usage.
		It is not to be confused with the term British Isles.
		The phrase "British Islands - Bailiwick of Jersey" is used, for example, on Jersey passports, replacing "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" on the generally similar UK passport.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Islands (183 words)

	British Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		But the large-sized CoAs on the fly of a british ensign are a fairily new phenomenon and hence there should be two ensigns: The new one, with a large badge; and the old one, with the badge inscribed on a circle with a diameter of 4/9ths of the flag's height.
		The Badge of the British Virgin Islands comprises a green shield charged with twelve golden oil lamps with red flames and a female figure, St. Ursula, patron saint of the British Virgin Islands attired in white and wearing sandals, carrying one of those lamps.
		The personal distinguishing flag of the Governor of the British Virgin Islands is the Union Jack with the Badge of the Territory on a white circular background in the center.
	flagspot.net /flags/vg.html (899 words)

	British Virgin Islands - Wikitravel
		The islands' climate is subtropical and humid, although temperatures are moderated by trade winds.
		The islands were first settled by the Dutch in 1648 before being annexed in 1672 by the English.
		The islands are highly dependent on tourism, generating an estimated 45% of the national income, together with the offshore financial industry.
	wikitravel.org /en/British_Virgin_Islands (842 words)

	Welcome to the BVI Ports Authority
		The provision and maintenance of the required sea transportation infrastructure for the British Virgin Islands, and the efficient and effective handling of the related cargo and passenger operations.
		The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (The Authority) was established by the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Act, No. 12 of 1990 (the Act), as a separate corporate entity, solely owned by the Government of the British Virgin Islands.
		When the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority was established in 1991, the Ports and Marine Services regulations and the related tariff were saved under the Act and continued to govern the operations of the Authority.
	www.bviports.org (273 words)

	British Virgin Islands vacations — holidays in the BVI and the Caribbean
		Dead Chest is a cay on which Blackbeard is supposed to have left 15 rebellious crew with a cutlass and a cask of rum, leading to the ditty Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest.
		Three hundred years ago, the 50-plus islands of the British Virgin Islands swarmed with pirates, who took refuge in the protected waters and kept guard from secluded mountain look-outs.
		Throughout the islands, beaches are splendid and the beach bars exceptional.
	www.doitcaribbean.com /britishvirginislands (463 words)

	British Virgin Islands Charter
		The island is home to a small resort with a few guest cottages.
		The island is so small you could walk around it in a minute.
		He worked on boat and developed a resort on Mosquito Island and eventually sold that because it got to be tool much of a management headache.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/Island/5452/BVICharter94.html (3310 words)

	British Virgin Islands Tourism Information
		Island Birds - Tortola, British Virgin Islands - W
		Located 90 miles east of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a collection of 60 islands, cays and rocks in the northeastern Caribbean.
		Having previously been part of the British colonial structure in the Caribbean for the first half of the 1900's, the BVI refused to join the West Indian Federation and left the colony of the Leeward Islands on 1 July 1956.
	www.bviinfo.com (208 words)

	British Virgin Islands
		Some 36 islands (more than 20 are uninhabited) in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Puerto Rico and west of the Leeward Islands, the British Virgin Islands are economically interdependent with the U.S. Virgin Islands to the south.
		The principal islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke.
		Virgin Islands: The British Virgin Islands - The British Virgin Islands Immediately to the northeast of the U.S. Virgin Islands are the British...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108109.html (329 words)

	Caribbean Net News: British Virgin Islands
		ROAD TOWN, BVI: The driver of one of Delta Petroleum trucks in the British Virgin Islands remains in hospital after the vehicle he was driving exploded while delivering fuel to a Yacht Charter in Freshman’s Cay to the west of the island.
		ROAD TOWN, BVI: A summary of the population and housing census conducted in the British Virgin Islands in 2001 was published on Thursday.
		ROAD TOWN, BVI: The British Virgin Islands Inland Revenue Department is embarking on a public education programme to raise the awareness of people in the territory on recent changes to some of the Territory’s tax laws.
	www.caribbeannetnews.com /bvi/bvi.htm (871 words)

	British Virgin Islands
		The impact of tropical storms and hurricanes on the islands of the Eastern Caribbean (including the British Virgin Islands) was analysed and a corresponding report ‘Hurricane Impact on Beaches in the Eastern Caribbean Islands 1989-1995’ was issued in 1996.
		A slide presentation illustrating the effects of Tropical Storm Iris and Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn on the islands of the eastern Caribbean in 1995, including slides on the British Virgin Islands, was put together in 1997.
		The participant from the British Virgin Islands presented a paper on ‘Coastal Stewardship in the British Virgin Islands’.
	www.unesco.org /csi/act/other/british.htm (705 words)

	british virgin islands map and information page
		Tourism is a major business in the islands, as it generates an estimated 45% of the national income.
		The BVI economic structure is similar to that of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and both use the U.S. Dollar as their local currency.
		Steeped in the history of the British Navy, the islands are ringed by shipwrecks; the most famous of these - The RMS Rhone - is now a national marine park, and a favorite scuba diving point.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/vg.htm (338 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Sixteen of the islands are inhabited, the largest being Tortola (21 sq miles), Anegada (15 sq miles), Virgin Gorda (8 sq miles) and Jost van Dyke (3.4 sq miles).
		The islands were annexed by the British in 1672.
		The BVI is a British Overseas Territory with a large measure of internal self-government.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1018965234868 (803 words)

	Overview - British Virgin Islands Country Guide - World Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Some may be aware that Norman Island, one of 36 idyllic islands that constitute the archipelago of the British Virgin Islands, was supposedly the location that Robert Lewis Stevenson based Treasure Island on.
		The British Virgin Islands comprise sloping hills of green and the impressive Mount Sage National Park, but are really renowned for the nautical thrills on offer.
		The governor of the Leewards continued to run the Virgin Islands until 1960, at which point direct responsibility was assumed by an administrator (later restyled governor) appointed from London.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/country_guide.ehtml?o=42&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=42 (431 words)

	British Virgin Islands News
		David Pearey said Tuesday he is ready to face the challenges and rewards of being the new governor of the British Virgin Islands.
		BVI authorities probe stamp duty scams The British Virgin Islands government has ordered an investigation into allegations that persons are undervaluing their property in order to avoid stamp duty.
		The British Virgin Islands government on Tuesday announced it has launched an investigation into allegations that a number of businesses have defrauded the government of hundreds of thousands of dollars by...
	www.topix.net /world/british-virgin-islands (668 words)

	British Virgin Islands Travel Guide \| Fodor's Online
		Many of these, such as Peter Island, offer excellent anchorages, and their bays and harbors are popular with overnighting boaters.
		Then came pirates and buccaneers, who found the islands' hidden coves and treacherous reefs ideal bases from which to prey on passing galleons crammed with gold, silver, and spices.
		It was the British who established a plantation economy and for the next 150 years developed the sugar industry.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=bvi@34 (526 words)

	Skyviews Inc. vacation guide to the British Virgin Islands
		As many as 20,000 may have lived on the major islands, with large communities and artifacts suggesting they were, by the time Columbus arrived, a developed agrarian society with a complex set of farming and fishing techniques, house construction and cultural rituals.
		The Virgin Islands (both U.S. and British) were named by Columbus after the 11,000 beautiful virgin followers of St. Ursula - all of whom, apparently whilst on a rather innocent pilgrimage to Cologne, met their deaths at the hands of some over-zealous Huns.
		However the appeal of these islands is timeless: a wonderful climate, unspoiled, sheltered and ideally suited for exploration by boat.
	www.skyviews.com /bvi/history.html (530 words)

	The British Virgin Islands
		The two islands with the most name recognition are Tortola, known for its gorgeous mountain scenery and Boating, and Virgin Gorda, known for the Rockefellers's exclusive Little Dix Bay resort and for the "Baths" (huge granite boulders, caverns, grottoes, and pools).
		Virgin Gorda: is undoubtedly one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean and is a magnet for sailors and Tourists alike.
		Because the islands are a British territory, you'll discover a delightful blend of Caribbean and European cultures.
	www.bviguide.com /info.html (595 words)

	Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia
		For thousands of years the Queen Charlotte Islands have been inhabited by the Haida, an indigenous people to whom art, culture, legends, mythology, and community played an important role in their lives.
		The island pace is slow and relaxing so you can explore and enjoy at your leisure.
		Once on the islands there are various charter boat operations to take you exploring or fishing.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/north/cities/queencha.htm (897 words)

	The British Virgin Islands - The Official Website of BVI - BVI Accommodations, Hotels and Villas
		Virgin Gorda - The third largest island of the BVI, Virgin Gorda measures eight and a half square miles.
		Anegada -The only coral island in the volcanic BVI chain, Anegada measures 11 miles by three, its highest point is just 28 feet above sea level.
		Other Islands - Scattered in an aquamarine sea, the British Virgin Islands flank the broad Sir Francis Drake Channel, which has beguiled sailors for centuries with scalloped coves and good anchorages.
	www.bvitourism.com (287 words)

	History of the British Virgin Islands: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada.
		The islands became a favored hangout of famous scoundrels such as Blackbeard, Bluebeard and Sir Francis Drake.
		Thankfully, the islands remain a charming and quiet destination, unspoiled by overdevelopment the likes of which has taken place on the neighboring U.S. Virgin Islands.
		The islands have their own constitution and a local legislative council which handles island affairs.
	www.wiol.com /bvi/history.html (363 words)

	The B-V-I Guide: Online Travel Guide for the British Virgin Islands
		Compared to the American Virgin Islands, their next- door cousins, the BVIs have a small native population and, typically, small resorts, inns and villas.
		Getting away from it all is easy in the islands, given the variety of lodging, from the elegant luxury resort to the affordable kitchenette.
		And these islands, cays and bays, some 50 in all, naturally have some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.
	www.b-v-i.com (367 words)

	British Virgin Islands, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing and Watersports Capital of the Caribbean, Trellis Bay, BVI..
		British Virgin Islands, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing and Watersports Capital of the Caribbean, Trellis Bay, BVI..
		The British Virgin Islands, dubbed the 'Sailing Capital Of The World' is home to some of the most beautiful islands and bays in the world.
		Trellis Bay, on Beef Island, is home to two of the most popular spots in the British Virgin Islands...
	www.windsurfing.vi (151 words)

	British Virgin Islands : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		With its small bays and hidden coves, once havens for pirates, the British Virgin Islands are among the world's loveliest cruising areas.
		U.S. islands like St. Thomas are deep into mega-resort tourism, but it's still a bit sleepy in the B.V.I., where the pace is much slower and laid-back, and the people seem more welcoming and friendlier.
		Peter Island has the poshest lodgings, and there are modest inns on Jost Van Dyke and Anegada.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/britishvirginislands/0800010001.html (521 words)

	BVI Photos - British Virgin Islands
		The BVI's consist of more than 60 islands and cays, which are part of a Caribbean archipelago known as the British West Indies.
		Our plan is to provide images of each island, including photos of beaches, events and points of interest.
		They've lived in the British V.I. for over 20 years and are familiar with every nook and cranny in the islands.
	www.bareboatsbvi.com /british_virgin_islands.html (428 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- British Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		First settled by the Dutch in 1648, the islands were annexed in 1672 by the English.
		The economy, one of the most stable and prosperous in the Caribbean, is highly dependent on tourism, generating an estimated 45% of the national income.
		Livestock raising is the most important agricultural activity; poor soils limit the islands' ability to meet domestic food requirements.
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/vi.html (651 words)

	British Virgin Islands Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Before electricity brought refrigeration to the islands, salt was critical to preserving as well as seasoning food.
		Parts of the British Virgin Islands are so beautiful, you'd happily marry the closest iguana just so you could stay there forever.
		Think dramatic green hills, blue skies, tripped-out sunsets and beaches where the loudest noise is the donk of a coconut dropping on sand as soft as a baby's bottom.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/caribbean/british-virgin-islands (153 words)

	Modern History Sourcebook: British Missionary Letters: Urging the Annexation of The South Sea Islands, 1883
		Because she has already taken possession of Fiji in the east, and we hope it will soon be known authoritatively that she has taken possession of New Guinea at the northwest, adjoining her Australian possessions, and the islands between complete this chain of islands lying along the Australian coast.
		The population of natives in the New Hebrides is rapidly declining, and these islands will certainly be annexed by some power, as they are so well fitted to grow all kinds of tropical spices and other fruits.
		They were discovered for the most part by British navigators, traded with by British vessels, regularly visited by her Majesty's ships of war, and finally evangelized by the labors and munificence of British subjects.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/mod/1883hebrides.html (739 words)

	Noonsite: British Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Virgin Islands are an archipelago comprising hundreds of small islands and cays situated between Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands.
		The largest British islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke and Anegada, the latter being slightly set apart, while the former are grouped together around the Sir Francis Drake channel.
		The British Virgins are now the largest bareboat charter centre in the world.
	www.noonsite.com /Countries/BritishVirginIslands (288 words)

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