Tortola is part of the British Virgin Islands, it is the largest and most populated island. Tortola is best known as the island with a European heart and a Caribbean soul. It is a territory under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
Gastronomy in Tortola is varied. A favorite local dish is known as fungí, cornmeal mixed with okra, and fish. It is very common to eat fish soup and rice with cod.
The climate in Tortola is considered tropical. The average temperature in Tortola is 25 °C.
The official language of Tortola is English.
Tortola's main currency is the US dollar.