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Characteristics: U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands, located
just 40 miles east of Puerto Rico,
are a U.S. protectorate. The three
main islands are St. Thomas, St.
John and St. Croix, but a number of
smaller islands combine to make up
the island group.
ò Language: English
ò Considered part of the U.S.
ò Capital City, Charlotte Amalie
located on St. Thomas
ò A Danish heritage can be seen
in street names and buildings
ò St. Thomas has a mountainous
terrain
ò St. John is lush, green and
features tropical forests
ò St. Croix is more farm-like
with rolling hills and open
spaces where sugar cane was
once the primary crop