Charlotte Amalie: Quick Facts

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Aerial view of Charlotte Amalie on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with green islands, a bay filled with boats, and a large cruise ship docked by the city.

The yellow and white facade of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands building in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, with a central staircase and decorative railings.

Dozens of sailing boats anchored in the blue harbor of Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, with hills and city buildings in the background.

Locator map of the Caribbean region highlighting the location of Charlotte Amalie in the United States Virgin Islands, east of Puerto Rico and near the Dominican Republic. The map also shows surrounding bodies of water, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, with a small inset globe indicating the area's position in the Americas.

U.S. Virgin Islands: St. Thomas island

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