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.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 108,448 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Virgin Islander(s) (US citizens)
Nationality (Adjective): Virgin Island
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): United States Virgin Islands
Country Name (short form): Virgin Islands
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Charlotte Amalie
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Virgin Islands: Puerto Rico, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands
Land Area: 346 sq km
Water Area: 1564 sq km
Comparative Area: twice the size of Washington, DC
Total Land Boundry: 0 km
Coastline: 188 km
National Holiday: Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917)
International Phone Code: -339
Currency Code: US dollar (USD)
Internet Country Code: .vi
US Embassy Location: none (territory of the US)
US Embassy Mailing Address: none (territory of the US)
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