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All Countries > Virgin Islands - British The main products include fish, fruit, livestock, and vegetables. Tourism is also important to the economy. A governor, appointed by the British crown, is responsible for defense, internal security, external affairs, public services, and the courts. The Legislative Council consists of nine elected members and the attorney general, who serves as an ex officio member. Visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the islands were first settled by the Dutch in 1648 and were acquired by England in 1666. During the 17th century the Virgin Islands were frequented by buccaneers. From 1871 to 1956 the islands were part of the Federation of the Leeward Islands. Area, 153 sq km (59 sq mi); population (1987 estimate) 13,300. "Virgin Islands, British," Microsoft®
Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
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Virgin Islands, British, group of 36
islands east of Puerto Rico, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea,
forming part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, a dependency of Great
Britain. The principal islands of the 16 that are inhabited are Tortola, Virgin
Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Islands, and Salt Island. The capital and
only town in the group is Road Town (population, 1991 estimate, 6330); it is
situated on the southeastern coast of Tortola and is a port of entry. Tortola,
the largest island of the group, has an area of about 62 sq km (about 24 sq mi)
and a population (1980) of 9257. Except for Anegada, which is low-lying, the
islands are generally mountainous. 
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Comfort Suite, Embassy Suites, Quality Inn, Radisson Inn, Sleep Inn, Numerous
Resorts and Resort Villas throughout the globe, along with Plaza and Plaza
Suites and and array of private and Golf Clubs and Golf Resorts. 
