us acquired the virgin islands in 1862.
us acquired the virgin islands in 1862.
when did the us acquire the virgin islands?
1862
the official name of the territory is still simply the "virgin islands", but the prefix "british" is often used. this is commonly believed to distinguish it from the neighbouring american territory which changed its name from the "danish west indies" to "virgin islands of the united states" in 1917. however, local historians have disputed this, pointing to a variety of publications and public records dating from between 21 february 1857 and 12 september 1919 where the territory is referred to as the "british" virgin islands. british virgin islands government publications continue to begin with the name "the territory of the virgin islands", and the territory's passports simply refer to the "virgin islands", and all laws begin with the words "virgin islands". moreover, the territory's constitutional commission has expressed the view that "every effort should be made" to encourage the use of the name "virgin islands". but various public and quasi-public bodies continue to use the name "british virgin islands" or "bvi", including bvi finance, bvi electricity corporation, bvi tourist board, bvi athletic association, bvi bar association and others.
british virgin islands
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provinces of the british virgin islands









































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municipalities of the british virgin islands
outline of the british virgin islands