Tortola
geographical name
Tor·to·la
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Definition of Tortola
island in the British West Indies area 21 square miles (54 square kilometers), population 23,500
Note: Tortola is the chief island of the British Virgin Islands and the site of its capital, Road Town .
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“Tortola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tortola. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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