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British Virgin Islands General Information
| Language: | English |
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| Electricity: | 60/110V AC 60Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 1 284 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the left. Temporary British Virgin Islands licence required issued on presentation of National licence (fee USD 10) |
| Currency: | US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents) |
| Business/Social Hints: | The minimum drinking age is 18 years |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 1 Mar (in lieu of 7 Mar) H Lavity Stoutt`s Birthday, 8 Mar Commonwealth Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 24 May Whit Monday, 12 Jun Sovereign`s Birthday, 2 Jul Territory Day, 18 Oct St Ursula`s Day, 25 Dec -26 Dec Christmas. |
| Emergency Services: | Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999 or 911 |
| Clothing: | Lightweight clothing for the warm climate and casual wear with medium length shorts. Swimwear should only be worn in beach areas |

