Jost Van Dyke

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The State(Province) of Jost Van Dyke

Country: British Virgin Islands

Cities in Jost Van Dyke: Great Harbor

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Introduction

At roughly 8 square kilometers, Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands, the northern portion of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Jost Van Dyke lies about 8 km to the northwest of Tortola and 8 km to the north of Saint John. Little Jost Van Dyke lies off its eastern end. Like many of the neighboring islands, it is volcanic in origin and mountainous. The highest point on the island is Roach Hill at 321 meters (1054 ft). As of 2008, the population recorded was 297. The island is accessible by private boats and ferry service from Tortola and Saint Thomas (via Saint John).The most frequent destination is the community of Great Harbor. Wikipedia:Jost Van Dyke

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