Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean. It is a British Overseas Territory. Comprising of four main islands and many smaller ones. It's known for its reef-lined beaches and as a yachting destination. The official name of the territory is simply the "Virgin Islands", but the prefix "British" is often used to distinguish it from the neighbouring American territory which changed its name from the "Danish West Indies" to the "Virgin Islands of the United States" in 1917.
Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands is part of the Lesser Antilles chain of islands. The capital Road Town is located on Tortola, which is about 3 miles (5 km) wide, approximately 12 miles (19 km) in length and the highest peak is Mount Sage, which reaches 1,781 feet (543 metres). The island has a population of approximately 31,300. Tortola, British Virgin Islanders are classed as British Overseas Territories citizens and since 2002 have had full British citizenship.
Territorial Pledge
“I pledge to my country, the Territory of the Virgin Islands, to encourage national pride and dignity, render patriotic service, promote justice for all, be true to God and remain dedicated to these Virgin Islands.”
Territorial Song
Out of the huts of history’s pain, our ancestors bled and died.
But with strength and will power we overcame, to restore Virgin Islands pride. To preserve our beauty, we devised a plan, to retain ownership of your precious lands.
Educating our people is the golden key, to maintain the success of this Territory.
Chorus
Oh how radiant are your daughters. And how wealthy are your sons. Your beaches boast your beauty. And your success is second to none.
Green and brilliant are your hillsides. They replenish our hopes and pride.
Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands. Your qualities can never be denied.
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We shall protect your bountiful shores and uphold your dignity!
We shall fight to preserve your culture, your splendour and integrity!
And we shall never fail to understand, how blessed we are to possess this land! So, we shall unite standing proud and tall, let none divide us, lest we fall!
Chorus
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May God richly bless this Territory. May we ask three things of thee; Courage for our great leaders, that they may rule our destiny. We ask for wisdom for our people, that we may live in harmony. And understanding for children, so they may cherish this legacy.
Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands. Your qualities can never be denied.
