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About the island
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Capital: Road Town
Location: Virgin Gorda is the second-largest of the
British Virgin Islands, a group of islands which form part of the
archipelago of the Virgin Islands.
Size: 8 square miles (21 square km)
Language: English (official)
Climate: Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated
by trade winds
Terrain: Coral islands relatively flat; volcanic
islands steep, hilly
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Tourism info: Call at (800) 835-8530
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Virgin Gorda to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
Virgin Gorda Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
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United State diplomatic representation
The British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20008-3600
Phone: (202) 588 7800
British Consulate
Brickell Bay Office Tower, 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2800
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 374 1522
Fax: (305) 374 8196
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Web links
Virgin Gorda
- Official Site
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- Wikipedia
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CIA
Factbook -- British Virgin Islands
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