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Explored by Columbus The United States virgin Islands are 9 in number and have some 75 islets. Charlotte Amalie, the capital and the chief port, is on St. Thomas; and is one of the finest harbors in the Caribbean. It has a hilly and mountainous terrain.
Area:
According to 2005 estimates The Virgin Islands of the United States are 133 sq mi (344 sq km), are a U.S. territory. 68 islands comprise the group, only the three largest—St. Croix (80 sq mi/207 sq km), St. Thomas (32 sq mi/83 sq km), and St. John (20 sq mi/52 sq km). | | |
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Currency
The monetary unit is the US dollar.
Climate:
The climate is subtropical, tempered by easterly tradewinds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; and with a rainy season from May to November.
Coastline
It has a one hundred eighty eight kilometer coastline. The coastline has close-to-surface, close-to-shore species, like sardines, because our fishermen do not have proper equipment.
Exports
Its exports include rum, fresh fish, fruits, animals; gravel, sand.
Natural Resources
The naural resources are Sun, sand, sea and surf. Its exports include refined petroleum products. It manufactures textile, electronics, pharmaceutical, and watch assembly plants and has the world’s largest world's largest petroleum refineries which is at Saint Croix.
Trading Partners
United States Virgin Islands major trading partners include United States and Puerto Rico of the U.S.
Imports
It imports building materials, automobiles, foodstuffs, machinery.
Heritage & Culture
United States Virgin celebrates a full moon party at the end of every month. Besides night time festivals, they have a local festival named "Crucian Christmas Festival",. In the first week of May the US Virgin Islands have a triathlon which comprises a 1.4 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. It also includes a bicycle route includes a ride up the incredibly steep hill called "The Beast. Besides the USV islanders express themselves in calypso, cariso, soca, reggae, and steel pan melodies. Virgin Islanders also express themselves in painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography.
Strides and advances
Tourism booms in United states Virgin Islands . Snorkelling and scuba diving are the main sports. The internet code is vi and more than sixty thousand internet users.There are more than 9 television broadcast nations and has a good number of radio stations.
Today Translation india undertakes works in interpretation and content in English and Spanish and Creole which are also spoken.
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