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Virgin Islands Capital: Charlotte Amalie Population: 108,605 The Geography of Virgin Islands Total Size: 1,910 square km Size Comparison: twice the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 18 20 N, 64 50 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little level land Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Crown Mountain 475 m Climate: subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November The People of Virgin Islands Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: English 74.7%, Spanish or Spanish Creole 16.8%, French or French Creole 6.6%, other 1.9% (2000 census) Independence: National Holiday: Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917) Nationality: Virgin Islander(s) (US citizens) Religions: Baptist 42%, Roman Catholic 34%, Episcopalian 17%, other 7% Economy of Virgin Islands Major Industries: tourism, petroleum refining, watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics Agricultural Products: fruit, vegetables, sorghum; Senepol cattle Natural Resources: sun, sand, sea, surf Major Exports: refined petroleum products Major Imports: crude oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods, building materials Currency: US dollar (USD) National GDP: $1,577,000,000 Total Export Revenue: Brief History of Virgin Islands: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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