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Named by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the Virgin Islands are renown for white sand beaches, crystal-blue waters and idyllic sailing venues.

Steeped in maritime history, and the remnants of the Dutch, English, French and Spanish cultures, the Virgin Islands are one of the busiest cruise and vacations destinations in the Caribbean.

The U.S. Virgin Islands (almost 50 cays and islands), includes the large islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.

Tourism is the major business, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are closely associated with the economy and culture of the British Virgin Islands.

Covered with red-roofed buildings and houses, the capital city of Charlotte Amalie sits amidst lush green hills, and is widely considered the most beautiful port in the Caribbean. The duty-free shopping, hotels and restaurants on St. Thomas and St. Croix are second to none.

Air and ferry service to all major islands is convenient and economical.

Official Name U.S. Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the USA, claimed 1917

Population 119,000

Capital City Charlotte Amalie (12,100)

Languages English (official)

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Official Currency U.S. Dollar

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Religions Baptist, Catholic, others

Land Area
St. Croix: 84 sq miles (216 sq km)
St. John: 20 sq miles (52 sq km)
St. Thomas: 32 sq miles (83 sq km)

Latitude/Longitude 18º 20N, 64º 50W

Highest Point Mt Crown, on St. Thomas, at 1,556 ft. (474m)

Maps and more...

U.S. Virgin Islands Outline Map here

U.S. Virgin Islands Large Map here

Virgin Islands Map (all islands) here

Virgin Islands CIA Map here!

Caribbean page

North American Map here

Suggested Links

U.S. Virgin Islands National Park here

U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism here

St. Croix Tourism here

St. John Tourism here

St. Thomas Tourism here

U.S. Virgin Islands (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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