United States Virgin Islands
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Capital
Charlotte Amalie
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Local time
2:19
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Population
104 708
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-340
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
United States Virgin Islands
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Capital
Charlotte Amalie
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Local time
2:19
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Population
104 708
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+1-340
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Currency
$ USD (dollar)
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Petrol price
€ 0.83 pl
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Precipitation
454mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
346 km2
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Protected Area
15%
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Forest Area
50%
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Agricultural area
11%
Population
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Languages
English
Spanish or Spanish Creole
French or French Creole
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Diabetes
12.3%
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Tuberculosis
8 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, electronics
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Agriculture
fruit, vegetables, sorghum, Senepol cattle
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Natural Resources
sun, sand, sea, surf
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Natural Resources
sun, sand, sea, surf
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Renewable Energy
0%
What not to do when visiting United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands Don’t forget to greet everyone you meet with “Good morning”, “good afternoon”, or “good night” before other questions or comments. Failure to do so will be thought rude.
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United States Virgin Islands Don’t rush on things - life moves at a slower pace at the Virgin Islands and the lifestyle is relaxed.
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United States Virgin Islands Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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United States Virgin Islands Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between June and November.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
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Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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