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Never.
There is no such official geographic or state entity as the U.S. Virgin Islands. The correct legal name is "Virgin Islands" and were so name by Christopher Columbus in 1493 on his second voyage to the "New World" in honor of St. Ursula and her 11,000 martyred virgin handmaidens.
"U.S. Virgin Islands" is simply a nick-name with no legal status that is used to let people know that the Islands belong to the United States and are not the British Virgin Islands.
Noteworthy Fact: Salt River on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, is the only place in United States of America that Columbus visited.
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Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
When was the Virgin Islands established?
Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.
What is the official language of the US Virgin Islands?
The official language of the US Virgin Islands is English.
What is the land area for the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands are 133.73 square miles.
How many acres does the Virgin Islands in the US have?
The US Virgin Islands' area is 85,587 acres.
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British Virgin Islands?
South
Who is Virgin Islands leader?
Kenneth Mapp is the governor of the US Virgin Islands.
Is st. johns in the virgin islands?
Yes. It is part of the US Virgin Islands.
Is St Croix one of the US Virgin Islands?
Yes St. Croix is on of the US Virgin Islands.
Is the Virgin Islands part of the us?
Yes. The Virgin Islands are considered a US territory. But they aren't considered a US state.
What is the capital of the the virgin island?
the capital of the virgin islands is charlotte amalie
Which of the Virgin Islands is best for vacation?
Opinions may vary, but in my view:In the US Virgin Islands: St JohnIn the British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda
