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Road Town
Road Town capital, main port, and largest town (2000 est. pop. 8,000) of the British Virgin Islands . It is situated on the S coast of Tortola Island on the deeply indented Road Bay. Tourism, boat chartering, and offshore banking are important contributors to its economy. Among its notable sites are the old prison and post office buildings, the botanic garden, and Forts Burt, George, and Charlotte. |
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"Road Town." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Road Town." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-RoadTown.html "Road Town." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-RoadTown.html |
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Road Town
Road Town, Tortola/British Virgin Islands Takes its name from the roads offshore. Roads or roadstead are nautical terms meaning a sheltered area where ships may lie at anchor.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Road Town." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Road Town." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-RoadTown.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Road Town." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-RoadTown.html |
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