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British Virgin Islands
Terrance B. Lettsome (Beef Island) International Airport (EIS) - Beef Island
Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) - Virgin Gorda
United States Virgin Islands
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) - Island of St. Thomas
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Island of St. Croix
Varies
The Virgin Islands form a vibrant Caribbean archipelago of nearly 90 islands, cays, and islets stretching east of Puerto Rico, divided politically into the U.S. Virgin Islands—St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas—and the British Virgin Islands, including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke. Known for their subtropical climate, turquoise waters, and rugged green hills, the islands attract visitors with world‑class beaches, sailing routes, and marine parks such as Buck Island Reef. Tourism dominates the economy, supported by limited natural resources and financial assistance from the U.S. and U.K., while the region’s history reflects layers of Amerindian settlement, European colonization, and the legacy of sugar plantations worked by enslaved Africans.