of Tortola and 8 km 0 abbr=on to the north of Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Little Jost Van Dyke lies off its eastern end.

Like many of the neighbouring islands, it is volcanic in origin and mountainous. The highest point on the island is Majohnny Hill at 321 m 0 abbr=on.

History

17th-century Dutch privateer, Joost van Dyk,