Flag of the British Virgin Islands
What the flag means
- Woman with a lamp — Saint Ursula, whom the islands are named for
- Eleven more lamps — her legendary eleven thousand companions
- VIGILATE — Latin for "be watchful"
No law defining the design was found. · Adopted 1960
Highlights
- 🏝️ Over 60 Caribbean isles
- ⛵ World-famous sailing spot
- 🪨 The Baths' giant boulders
- 🌊 Clear emerald waters
- 🤿 A diving and snorkeling haven
Quick facts
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Status
British Overseas Territory- Population
- 39,732 people (2025)
- Area
- 151 km²
- Capital
- Road Town
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
Similar flags
Union Jack family
Neighboring countries
Land neighbors, approximated from simplified map outlines.