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Complete details about Virgin Islands, U.S. in North America with capital city Charlotte Amalie

Country NameVirgin Islands, U.S. (Virgin Islands of the United States)
Country CodeVIR
Capital CityCharlotte Amalie
ContinentNorth America
RegionCaribbean
Independence Year0
Population93000
Surface Area347.0
Life Expectancy78.1 years
GNP0.0 (old 0.0)
Government FormUS Territory

Spoken Languages

English [official]     (81.7%)
French     (2.5%)
Spanish     (13.3%)

Major Cities

Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas     (population 13000)

Virgin Islands, U.S.'s most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Travel AgentTue, 22 May 2012 14:11:05 -0700
US Virgin Islands Welcomes Royal Caribbean's Increased Arrivals

The US Virgin Islands (USVI) has welcomed the unveiling of Royal Caribbean International's new Caribbean itineraries, which include two additional ships regularly calling on the Virgin Islands. USVI Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. said Royal Caribbean's ...   read full story

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Publisher: ZIZ LiveWed, 23 May 2012 12:36:21 -0700
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Publisher: Royal Caribbean Blog (blog)Wed, 23 May 2012 05:54:48 -0700
Royal Caribbean sending more ships to US Virgin Islands read full story


Publisher: Virgin Islands Daily NewsTue, 22 May 2012 15:22:23 -0700
Roller earns Olympic berth

By AARON GRAY (Daily News Staff) Daily News File Photo US Virgin Islands sailor Mimi Roller competing in the Women's Laser Radial Class at the 2011 Pan American Games in Puerta Vallarta. Some of the best sailors from across the globe gathered for the ...   read full story


Publisher: MarketWatch (press release)Tue, 22 May 2012 11:03:03 -0700
FirstBank Florida Donates $10000 to March of Dimes

First BanCorp and FirstBank Puerto Rico operate within US banking laws and regulations. The Corporation operates a total of 161 branches, stand-alone offices and in-branch service centers throughout Puerto Rico, the US and British Virgin Islands, ...   read full story


Publisher: Washington PostSun, 06 May 2012 11:57:33 -0700
Lance Armstrong finishes 3rd in triathlon in US Virgin Islands

CROIX, US Virgin Islands ? Lance Armstrong dominated the cycling but finished third Sunday in the St. Croix Ironman triathlon. This was the latest effort by the 40-year-old Texan in his return to the sport he competed in as a teenager before turning ...   read full story

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Publisher: The Associated PressSun, 06 May 2012 11:26:00 -0700
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