Old Governor's House

Tortola Island

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December 24th 2016
Geo: 18.4216, -64.6129Aspects of life on the British Virgin Islands (BVI) seem schizophrenic. The currency is USD. They drive on the left, but the great majority of vehicles are left hand drive. Imperial units of measure seem the norm. The UK appoints the (imported) Governor but the 13-person parliament is locally elected.The nearby Norman Island is immortalised as RLS's Treasure Islan ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more