Road Town, town, British Virgin Islands, southeastern Tortola Island, in the Caribbean Sea. It is the island group's administrative center and its largest town and seaport, serving as a distribution point for imports and exports. Tourism and the sale of postage stamps are also important to the economy. Beef Island Airport and Mount Sage (521 m/1,709 ft) are nearby. Population (1991 estimate) 6,330.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Road Information info
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