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US Virgin Islands
This category covers questions about the Virgin Islands of the United States, a group of islands in the Caribbean that are United States territories. The Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas. Originally a Danish colony, the United States acquired the Danish part of the Virgin Islands from Denmark on March 31, 1917.
371 Questions
What isalnds make up the us virgin islands?
St Thomas, St John and St Croix are the three largest and the others that have people are Hassel Island, Water Island, Lovango Cay, Inner Brass Island.
Why does carnival play a very important role in the economy of the virgin islands?
because help to increase turism and the island get more money
Is there a prison in the Virgin Islands?
Yes. Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility on St. Croix. Some prisoners are being housed in Virginia prisons as well, to help ease crowding and other problems at Golden Grove, and allow the prison to fix up its facilities to comply with federal consent decrees.
What cities are in the Highland Rim?
Clarksville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Ashland City, Columbia, Waynesboro, and Lawrenceburg.
What does the st croix flag look like?
It looks like this an eagle with 3 arrows in his left foot and a leaf in his right foot (look it up in google images
Where is hess refinery located on st croix?
South side of island, slightly right of center. It right in Castle Coakle,Christiansted, St.Croix. You can see it from almost anywhere on this island. It is a huge refinery. On some of our main roads, you will be driving beside it.
How can you make a virgin squirts?
you can rub on her with your hands and that should help without going all the way.
for boys you just bj or hj and there still virgins.
Yes, it is okay to be a virgin.
If you are a virgin, you cannot get someone pregnant, or become pregnant. You cannot receive a sexually-transmitted disease either.
Imagine how special it will be to make love on your honeymoon for the first time !
I forgot to ask, Does St Thomas require a pasport for US visitors?
No. Since St. Thomas is part of the US Virgin Islands, and thus is a US territory, US citizens do not need passports to visit.
Can you drink the water in the US virgin island?
yes and no i cant tell you the because but thats all i know
According to the local government this home is located in Vauclin.
What type of economic system does the US use?
In terms of capitalism, there are many kinds ranging from laissez-faire capitalism to social capitalism, where laissez-faire involves no government regulation of businesses, corporations, commerce, or production and social capitalism involves heavy government regulation of businesses, corporations, commerce, and production.
The US has encompassed all ends of the spectrum during its history.
As of right now, the US leans much more towards social capitalism than laissez-faire capitalism with programs like a graduated income tax, inheritance tax, social security, welfare, etc. Government branches of regulation include the FDA, FTC, FCC, Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, etc.
A+LS: mixed-market
The United States operates under a capitalist (also referred to as "free enterprise") mixed economic system, where there is little government interference in private trade (unless the trade violates the Constitution or other federal laws).
The United States has a mixed economic system. This means that it consists of a command and free market economy.
What kind of government does Christmas Island have?
Christmas Island falls under the jurisdiction of Australia. It was annexed by the British in 1888 and considered Australian territory since 1958.
Did the US purchase the Virgin Islands from Denmark?
Yes, the Islands were bought by the US in 1917. They had been a profitable colony until the mid 19th century, but became a liability after the abolition of slavery and changing sailing routes in the region. Denmark was thus eager to sell and during WWI USA finally wanted to buy to eliminate the risk of Germany taken them over and using them as a submarine base. The price was $ 25 million, and the deal had to pass a public vote in Denmark.
It may be interesting to note that even though Denmark was late in freeing the slaves (decided in 1847 to take effect after 12 years, but implemented in 1848 due to a slave rebellion in the West Indies/Virgin Isl.), she was actually the first colonial power to ban the Slave trade. A law was passed in 1792 to have effect in 1802, i.e. before the famous Wilberforce had success with a similar law for the British Empire.
Another interesting fact is that after WWII the USA also offered to buy Greenland, but in this case Denmark declined.
How many states in US are above the equator?
All of the U.S. states are north of the equator. However the United States does have one territory south of the equator, American Samoa.
Why did the St Croix settlement fail?
The St. Croix settlement failed because some of the settlers died due to scurvy. The settlement was founded in 1604.
Are there sharks in the british Virgin Islands if so what kind?
Yes. Nurse sharks and Yellow Sharks can be found in the Caribbean. Nurse sharks can be found in the reefs and so can baby yellow sharks. Buck Island, in the US Virgin island, has a beautiful reef where they can sometimes be seen.
How many nautical miles are there between Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands?
This is a great site
Do Americans need a passport to go to the Caribbean?
For some islands in the Carribean, passports are necessary for Americans. More importantly though, passports are necessary for Americans to re-enter the US now, from any other country.
How did the us get the Virgin Islands?
The Virgin islands were under the Danish rule. US purchased them for $25 million in order to aid during the World War 1. Later St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix together form the Virgin Islands today.
