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What is the difference between US and British Virgin Islands?
The western islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are the US Virgin Islands. The eastern islands of Virgin Gorda, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada are the British Virgin Islands.
What is the closest island to the US?
If you discount Hawaii which is all islands, and if you discount any other islands that are part of the US, my guess is Newfoundland.
What state is a chain of islands in the US?
Hawaii is the state in the US that consists of a chain of islands. It is located in the central Pacific Ocean and is known for its unique culture, diverse ecosystems, and beautiful landscapes. The state comprises 137 islands, with eight main islands being the most prominent. Hawaii is the only US state composed entirely of islands.
How did the US acquire the midway islands?
The United States did acquire the Midway Islands through imperialism. The Midway Islands was initially un-owned and had no coaling station.
What Pacific islands were acquired in 1867 as US territories?
The Pacific islands which were acquired in 1867 as U. S. territories were the Midway Atoll. These islands are also known as the Midway Islands.
How many islands do US own?
I think 4 or 5
What territories does the US own that is not part of the continental us?
Guam and midway and the virgin islands
What is the Midway Islands religion?
There is no religion as this island is used by the US and military. It is mainly uninhabited and kept by the US for our own use.
Can you use US dollars in the Caribbean?
Yes, and on many islands we will take American currency over our own.
How many islands are territories of the US?
There are five territories of the US that are islands: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Does Australia own any islands?
Australia has 8,222 islands.
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
Are the marshall islands us territories?
Part of the Marshall Islands are a part of the US. (The islands of Bikini and Enewetak use to be US nuclear test sites.)
Does the US currently own the Philippines?
No. The US controlled the Philippines from 1898, when the islands were taken from Spain, until 1947, except during the World War 2 Japanese occupation of the islands. Since 1947 the Philippines has been a sovereign, independent nation.
Why doesn't the US Virgin Islands bind with the British Virgin Islands and become their own country?
Well first of all reverse that question why doesn't the British Virgin Islands bind with the U..S. Virgin Islands? I would say that British Virgin Islanders are part of the British Government. While the citizens are of the US Virgin Islands are citizens United States. This issue was actually discussed by the British and US Governments during the 1950s, but there was a great deal of resistance to the idea locally, particularly in the British Virgin Islands.
Which of the Caribbean islands are governed by the US?
The Caribbean islands governed by the United States include Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (comprising Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix). Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory, while the US Virgin Islands are also a territory that was purchased from Denmark in 1917. Both areas have their own local governments but are ultimately subject to US federal law.
Who owns the aluetian islands?
my mom acualy own the aluetian islands
