Virgin Islands: Quick Facts

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Map of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, showing the U.S. Virgin Islands-including St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix with key towns and mountains labeled-and the British Virgin Islands to the northeast. The map includes surrounding waters and a locator inset indicating the islands' position in the Caribbean region.

snorkeling in Buck Island Reef

Virgin Islands National Park

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie

Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands

Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands

Stone ruins of the Annaberg Sugar Mill stand among green hills and trees in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, under a clear blue sky.

Christiansted: Old Danish Customs House

Map of the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, showing major islands such as St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, with towns, bays, and physical features labeled. An inset provides a detailed view of St. Croix, highlighting its main towns and highest point, Mount Eagle. Surrounding waters including the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea are labeled, and a small locator map shows the islands' position in the Caribbean region.

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