U. S. Virgin Islands
Saint Thomas's archipelago
The U.S.
Virgin Islands are an American territory in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of St.
Thomas, St.
John, and St.
Croix along with smaller surrounding islands.
Purchased from Denmark in 1917, the territory is a popular tourist destination known for beaches and duty-free shopping.
Residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections.
- US territoryAmerican-controlled non-state region
- duty free shoppingPurchasing exempt from customs levies
- Saint ThomasDoubting disciple of Jesus
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- Saint JohnAtlantic Canadian seaport
coral reefs · sea turtles · Caribbean · tropical paradise · snorkeling · Carnival · tourism · rum production · bay rum · Saint Croix · territory · colonial architecture · St. Thomas · mangroves · migratory birds · St. Croix · diving · water sports
U. S. Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands
UK overseas Caribbean territory
Cuba · Haiti · Jamaica · Dominican Republic · Barbados
United States, Virgin, Islands, island, united, unification, reunion, virginal, virginity