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 Panoramic view of Charlotte Amalie and Saint Thomas' natural harbor known as "Taphus", US Virgin Islands. Image: © Sunil Pereira |
 Location map of the Virgin Islands The three main islands are the hilly, volcanic islands of St. Thomas and St. John, which border the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south, and St. Croix in south, the largest island of USVI is entirely in the Caribbean Sea. The archipelago has a combined land area of 347 km² (134 sq mi). Highest point is Crown Mountain on Saint Thomas at 474 m (1555 ft). Moderated by easterly trade winds, the Virgin Islands enjoy a pleasant tropical climate with relatively low humidity. The islands are home to about 107,000 people, its population is made up of 76% Afro-Caribbean/Black and 16% White people. Spoken languages are predominantly English and English creole, others are Spanish, French and French creole. Other neighboring islands are Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis. |
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Background: During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848. Today tourism is the primary economic activity, accounting for 30% of the local GDP and 27% of employment (in 2014  ). The islands host about 2.5 million visitors a year, four-fifth of them
visit on cruise ships.Related countries: USA, UK, and Denmark |
Official Name: United States Virgin Islands short form: Virgin Islands former: Danish West Indies ISO Country Code: vi, vir Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Wed-Apr-17 17:12 Country Calling Code: +1 340 Capital City: Charlotte Amalie (on St. Thomas) Other Towns: Frederiksted and Christiansted on St. Croix. Government: Organized, unincorporated territory of the USA with policy relations between the Virgin Islands and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior. Geography: Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. Area: 347 km² (133 sq mi) Terrain: Mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little level land. Climate: subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November. People: Nationality: Virgin Islander(s) Population: 107,000 (2010 census) Ethnic Groups: black 75%, white 13%, Asian 2%, other 6%, mixed 4% Religions: Baptist, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian Languages: English 76%, Spanish or Spanish Creole 17%, French or French Creole 7% Literacy: NA Natural resources: Sun, sand, sea, surf Agriculture products: Fruit, vegetables, sorghum; Senepol cattle. Industries: Tourism, petroleum refining, watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics. Exports partners: USA, Puerto Rico Imports partners: USA, Puerto Rico Currency: US Dollar (USD) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of US Virgin IslandsThe Government of the United States Virgin IslandsOffice of the Lieutenant Governor. Office of the Governor Senate of the US Virgin Islands Legislature of the US Virgin Islands. U.S.
Embassies around the worldU.S. representations in foreign countries, links to the American embassies. MapsMap of Virgin IslandsPolitical map of the Virgin Islands. Map of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin IslandsReference map of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Maps Map based Virgin Islands website.  Google
Earth Virgin IslandsSearchable satellite view of Virgin Islands. Google
Earth Charlotte AmalieSearchable map/satellite view of US Virgin Islands' capital. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean.  Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, seen from Paradise Point. Image: © Matt Wade |
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NewsVirgin Islands Daily News Virgin Islands Newspaper. Island News and information St. Thomas Source St. Croix Source St. John Source |
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Arts & CultureCaribbean Island Art & Soul Artists at Caribbean Museum Center. Reichhold Center for the Arts Culture and performance center on the island of St. Thomas. Virgin Islands - Culture & History History and culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
 Leinster Bay and Water Lemon Cay, St. John © Photo: Don Hebert |
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Business & EconomySt. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce Official site of the Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Virgin Islands Yellow Pages Transport Cape Air With a fleet of over 50 Cessna 402's Cape Air serves destinations at Cape & Islands, in the Caribbean, Key West and South Florida and Micronesia. |
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 Virgin Islands National Park. The park encompasses over half the island of St. John and almost all of Hassel Island. Image: National Park Service Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination US Virgin Islands - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover US Virgin Islands: America's Caribbean Paradise, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Salt Pond Bay, Crown Mountain, Coki Beach. Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, boating, cruising, kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing, submarine rides and much more. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Official travel guide for St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. United States Virgin Islands Tourist, Vacation and Business Guide St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John: America's Caribbean Paradise. Virtual VI Guide to St. John All about the island of St. John. Virtual VI Guide to St. Thomas Site about the island of St. Thomas. Coral World Ocean Park a tourist attraction in St. Thomas. |
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EducationUVI Libraries Site of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Libraries. University of the Virgin Islands A liberal arts, land-grant institution with campuses at St. Croix and St. Thomas. |
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Environment & NatureVirgin Islands National Park Virgin Islands National Park covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island. Virgin Islands National A comprehensive guide to St John and the National Park. |
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HistoryVirgin Islands - Culture & History Brief history of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Digital Collection Sources of information on Virgin Islands' history and culture at UVI Libraries. Virgin Islands History Danish National Archives' website on the history of the Danish West Indies, 1671-1917. |
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Sources and additional Information on US Virgin IslandsLANIC US Virgin Islands Open Directory Project: US Virgin Islands Wikipedia: US Virgin Islands The World Factbook -- US Virgin Islands |
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