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The British Virgin Islands is an independent country (although it is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom).
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a U.S. Territory.
However, geographically, they do largely form one continuous archipeligo.
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Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British Virgin Islands?
South
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British virgin island?
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) are neither north or south of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). They are west of the BVI. There is overlap in terms of latitude, however, with most of the USVI island of St. John lying north of the BVI island of Norman Island.
Why doesn't the US Virgin Islands bind with the British Virgin Islands and become their own country?
Well first of all reverse that question why doesn't the British Virgin Islands bind with the U..S. Virgin Islands? I would say that British Virgin Islanders are part of the British Government. While the citizens are of the US Virgin Islands are citizens United States. This issue was actually discussed by the British and US Governments during the 1950s, but there was a great deal of resistance to the idea locally, particularly in the British Virgin Islands.
What is the difference between US and British Virgin Islands?
The western islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are the US Virgin Islands. The eastern islands of Virgin Gorda, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada are the British Virgin Islands.
What continent do the British Virgin Islands belong?
Depending on which islands you mean. There are the U.S.(North America) Virgin Islands. Or there's the British Virgin Islands.
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
What is the capital of the the virgin island?
the capital of the virgin islands is charlotte amalie
Which of the Virgin Islands is best for vacation?
Opinions may vary, but in my view:In the US Virgin Islands: St JohnIn the British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda
Are the Virgin Islands a third world country?
No the Virgin islands are not countries. They are territories. There are two Virgin Islands. The first if the British Virgin Islands - Which is a territory of the United Kingdom and then there is the US Virgin Islands which are a territory of the United States. No.. a territory of the United States
Is St Thomas part of the Virgin Islands?
No. St. Martin / St Maarten (same island) is not considered as one of the Virgin Islands. It is considered a "Windward Island". The main British Virgin Islands are: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, The main US Virgin Islands are: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. Johns.
Do the US Virgin Islands extend benefits to same-sex partners of government employees?
No. The US Virgin Islands do not.
Did the US District Court for the district of the Virgin Islands ever rule on the constitutionality of US Virgin Islands' ban on same-sex marriage?
AS of May 2014, the US district court for the district of the virgin islands has not ruled on the constitutionality of us virgin islands' ban on same-sex marriage.
