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Tortola rentals are located in many regions across this beautiful tropical island. This isle is part of the British Virgin Islands. It is the biggest and most populated in the archipelago. To its north is the North Atlantic Ocean, and to its south is the Caribbean Sea. This tropical island is very rugged and hilly. It is about three miles wide and twelve miles long, with a total area of 21.5 square miles. There are almost 24-thousand permanent residents on the isle, making the population density approximately one-thousand, one-hundred per square mile. This beautiful island was formed through volcanic activity. Mount Sage is its highest peak. It reaches to 1,750 feet in elevation. The isle is subject to many small earthquakes due to its location along a fault-line. The main town is Road Town, which serves as the capital of the British Virgin Islands. It is situated along the center of the southern coast, beside Road Harbor. This large, u-shaped harbor boasts one of this region's most popular yacht chartering services. Inter-island ferries and cruise ships are among the frequent visitors to the harbor. HM (Her Majesty's) Prison is the town's oldest structure. Located on Main Street, it was originally built during the middle of the 19th Century. The town features many historic sites, as well as a thriving marina. Fort Burt marks the town's western boundary. The historic landmark was established by British forces during the American Revolutionary War, in 1776. Fort George marks the town's eastern boundary. Also erected by the British in 1776, it was named in recognition of King George the third. The plantation at Josiah's Bay is another of this island's historic sites. It was developed by Isaac Pickering, a British colonist, in the early 18th Century. This historic plantation was restored in the mid-1990s. Among the isle's most popular activities are snorkeling, camping, hiking, swimming and boating. The dramatic landscapes, beautiful beaches and large coral reefs provide many opportunities for exciting explorations. In addition, this isle is home to many unique, exotic plant and animal species. The Mt. Healthy National Park is a very popular attraction. It features many historic remnants, including the last remaining windmill-powered sugarcane mill. It also houses the ruins of a cistern, stables and boiling house which were utilized during the production of sugar. Tortola rentals are situated across this beautiful, tropical island. They vary from affordable and modest units, to luxurious and expensive estates. More detailed information is available from many sources on the web.
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