The 1990 CIA World Factbook. United States. Central Intelligence Agency

the UK—————————————————————————— Country: British Virgin Islands (dependent territory of the UK) - Geography Total area: 150 km2; land area: 150 km2

      Comparative area: about 0.8 times the size of Washington, DC

      Coastline: 80 km

      Maritime claims:

      Continental shelf: 200 meters or to depth of exploitation;

      Exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm;

      Territorial sea: 3 nm

      Climate: subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds

      Terrain: coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly

      Natural resources: negligible

      Land use: 20% arable land; 7% permanent crops; 33% meadows and pastures; 7% forest and woodland; 33% other

      Environment: subject to hurricanes and tropical storms from July to October

      Note: strong ties to nearby US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

      - People

       Population: 12,258 (July 1990), growth rate 1.1% (1990)

      Birth rate: 20 births/1,000 population (1990)

      Death rate: 5 deaths/1,000 population (1990)

      Net migration rate: - 3 migrants/1,000 population (1990)

      Infant mortality rate: 14 deaths/1,000 live births (1990)

      Life expectancy at birth: 71 years male, 77 years female (1990)

      Total fertility rate: 2.2 children born/woman (1990)

      Nationality: noun—British Virgin Islander(s); adjective—British

       Virgin Islander

      Ethnic divisions: over 90% black, remainder of white and Asian origin

      Religion: majority Methodist; others include Anglican, Church of God,

       Seventh-Day Adventist, Baptist, and Roman Catholic

      Language: English (official)

      Literacy: 98%

      Labor force: 4,911 (1980)

      Organized labor: NA

      - Government

       Long-form name: none

      Type: dependent territory of the UK

      Capital: Road Town

      Administrative divisions: none (dependent territory of the UK)

      Independence: none (dependent territory of the UK)

      Constitution: 1 June 1977

      Legal system: English law

      National holiday: Territory Day, 1 July

      Executive branch: British monarch, governor, chief minister,

       Executive Council (cabinet)

      Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Council

      Judicial branch: Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

      Leaders:

       Chief of State—Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by

       Governor John Mark Ambrose HERDMAN (since NA 1986);

      Head of Government—Chief Minister H. Lavity STOUTT (since NA 1986)

      Political parties and leaders: United Party (UP), Conrad Maduro;

       Virgin Islands Party (VIP), H. Lavity Stoutt; Independent

       People's Movement (IPM), Cyril B. Romney

      Suffrage: universal at age 18

      Elections: Legislative Council—last held 30 September 1986 (next to be held by September 1991); results—percent of vote by party NA; seats—(9 total) UP 2, VIP 5, IPM 2

      Communists: probably none

      Member of: Commonwealth

      Diplomatic representation: none (dependent territory of the UK)

      Flag: blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful)

      - Economy Overview: The economy is highly dependent on the tourist industry, which generates about 21% of the national income. In 1985 the government offered offshore registration to companies wishing to incorporate in the islands, and, in consequence, incorporation fees generated about $2 million in 1987. Livestock raising is the most significant agricultural activity. The islands' crops, limited by poor soils, are unable to meet food requirements.

      GDP: $106.7 million, per capita $8,900; real growth rate 2.5% (1987)

      Inflation rate (consumer prices): 1.7% (January 1987)

      Unemployment rate: NA%

      Budget: revenues $26.2 million; expenditures $25.4 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1988 est.)

      Exports: $2.3 million (f.o.b., 1985); commodities—rum, fresh fish, gravel, sand, fruits, animals; partners—Virgin Islands (US), Puerto Rico, US

      Imports: $72.0 million (c.i.f., 1985); commodities—building materials, automobiles, foodstuffs, machinery; partners—Virgin Islands (US), Puerto Rico, US

      External debt: $4.5 million (1985)

      Industrial production: growth rate - 4.0% (1985)

      Electricity: 13,500 kW capacity; 59 million kWh produced, 4,870 kWh per capita (1989)

      Industries: tourism, light industry, construction, rum, concrete block, offshore financial center

      Agriculture: livestock (including poultry), fish, fruit, vegetables

      Aid: NA

      Currency: US currency is used

      Exchange rates: US currency is used

      Fiscal year: 1 April-31 March

      - Communications

       Highways: 106 km motorable roads (1983)

      Ports: Road Town

      Airports: 3 total, 3 usable; 2 with permanent-surface runways less than 1,220 m

      Telecommunications: 3,000 telephones; worldwide external telephone service; submarine cable communication links to Bermuda; stations—1 AM, no FM, 1 TV

      - Defense Forces

       Note: defense is the responsibility of the UK

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       Country: Brunei

       - Geography

       Total area: 5,770 km2; land area: 5,270 km2

      Comparative area: slightly larger than Delaware

      Land boundary: 381 km with Malaysia

      Coastline: 161 km

      Maritime claims:

      Exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm;

      Territorial sea: 12 nm

      Disputes: may wish to purchase the Malaysian salient that divides the country

      Climate: tropical; hot, humid, rainy

      Terrain: flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west

      Natural resources: crude oil, natural gas, timber

      Land use: 1% arable land; 1% permanent crops; 1% meadows and pastures; 79% forest and woodland; 18% other; includes NEGL% irrigated