Etymology of British Virgin Islands: The islands were named "Santa Úrsula y las Once Mil Vírgenes" by Christopher Columbus in 1493 after the legend of Saint Ursula and the 11,000 virgins. The name was later shortened to "the Virgin Islands"
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British Virgin Islands is known for its outstanding yachting and sailing, stunning beaches, numerous dive sites, and many other tropical attractions