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Neighboring Countries of British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
0
Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
80 km
Coastline
151
Area in km²
- British Virgin Islands
- Neighbouring countries
Geography of British Virgin Islands
Location
Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Area
151 km² — about 0.9 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly
Climate
Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mount Sage 521 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
NEGL; pleasant climate, beaches foster tourism
Natural hazards
Hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October)
Good to know
Strong ties to nearby US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions about the borders of British Virgin Islands
How many countries border British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is British Virgin Islands landlocked?
No. British Virgin Islands has 80 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of British Virgin Islands?
Mount Sage 521 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).