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Santa Ursula Y Las Once Mil Virgenes named by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Shortened to Las Virgenes.

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When did US Virgin Islands come into existence?

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 there six islands in the US Virgin Islands?

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What is the name of the group of islands in which the United Kingdom belongs?

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Why does the u s Virgin Islands continue to refer to themselves as the Virgin Islands when constiuionally the Virgin Islands is a british overseas terrtory and the us Virgin Islands is a u s territory?

The U.S. Virgin Islands continue to refer to themselves as the Virgin Islands as part of their historical and cultural identity. The term "Virgin Islands" originally refers to the entire archipelago, which includes both the U.S. and British territories. This designation fosters a sense of shared history and heritage among the islands, despite their political differences. Additionally, the name helps to promote tourism and recognize the islands' unique identity within the Caribbean.


What is the capital of the the virgin island?

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Which of the Virgin Islands is best for vacation?

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Did the vikings ever land on the Virgin Islands?

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Are the virgin islands north or south of the british virgin islands?

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What languages are spoken in the Virgin Islands?

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