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The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. Approximately fifteen of the islands are inhabited. The largest island, Tortola, is approximately 20 km (approx. 12 mi) long and 5 km (approx. 3 mi) wide.
British Virgin Islands - NASA ALI Earth Observing-1 (Visible Color) Satellite Image. The majority of the islands are steep and hilly due to their volcanic origin. [3] The lowest point of the island chain is the Caribbean Sea while the highest point is Mount Sage at 521 metres (1,709 ft) above sea level and there are 80 kilometres (50 mi) of coastline. [1]
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In some older charts, Pelican Island is referred to as Witch Island, as is Flanagan Island. This confusion may be connected to a pre-1977 lack of clarification as to whether Flanagan formed part of the Danish (now US) islands, or the British Virgin Islands.
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Facilities are open to guests, day visitors and yachts using the nearby moorings. Manchioneel Bay ( / ˈ m æ k ə n iː l / ) features 30 mooring balls that accommodate vessels up to 60 feet. Cooper Island is a popular stop for yachts, group tours visiting The Baths on Virgin Gorda , and day boat charters from Tortola , St. Thomas , and St. John .
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