United States Virgin Islands, Caribbean territory in Greater Antilles, US.
Description
This Caribbean territory in the Greater Antilles consists of three main islands: Saint Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix. Around fifty smaller islands and rocky outcrops scatter across the turquoise waters of this region.
History
Denmark sold these islands to the United States in 1917 for 25 million dollars in gold to establish a naval base during World War I. Since then, they remain an unincorporated territory, yet many traces of Danish colonial times survive in the architecture.
Culture
Festivals and music events bring African drumming, Caribbean dance and local cooking demonstrations to the streets throughout the year. These traditions blend into daily life, and visitors often hear live music or see gatherings in public squares across the islands.
Practical
English speakers find their way around easily, as the US dollar is the currency and US citizens need no passport. Travelers from other countries follow standard United States entry requirements with all necessary documents.
Did you know?
The national park covers around 60 percent of Saint John and protects coral reefs, mangroves and tropical forests. Visitors reach many of these protected bays and trails only on foot or by small boats from the water.
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Virgin Islands National Park
61.2 km
Blackbeard's Castle
66 km
St. Thomas Synagogue
66.1 km
Fort Christian
65.7 km
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
5.5 km
Coral World Ocean Park
64.5 km
Coki Beach
64.6 km
Gibney Beach
63.1 km
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge
23.8 km
Crown Mountain
69.2 km
Christiansted National Historic Site
4.8 kmBuck Island National Wildlife Refuge
57.4 km
Fort Frederik
20.3 km
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, British Virgin Islands
74.7 km
Sage Mountain National Park
68.3 km
Reef Bay Trail petroglyphs
60.4 km
Frederiksted Pier
20.9 km
Government House
71.1 km
Cathedral Church of All Saints
66.2 kmMount Eagle
11.4 km
Magens Bay Arboretum
67.4 km
Lionel Roberts Park
66.1 km
Catherineberg Sugar Mill Ruins
62.3 km
Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge
5.1 km
St. Phillip's Church
70.8 km
Annaberg Historic District
64.1 km
Fort George
71.7 kmVenus Hill
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