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How did the US acquire Virgin Islands?
The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark during World War 1. The US was afraid Germany would capture Denmark and Denmark was afraid the US would simply take them in that case.
How did the US acquire The Virgin Islands?
The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark during World War 1. The US was afraid Germany would capture Denmark and Denmark was afraid the US would simply take them in that case.
Year of independence in the us Virgin Islands?
The United States Virgin Islands are an organized and unincorporated territory of the United States. They are not an independent country.
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
When was the Virgin Islands established?
Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.
Are the US Virgin Islands rich or poor?
There are both rich and poor people living in the US Virgin Islands. The cost of living is expensive in the US Virgin Islands.
What is the land area for the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands are 133.73 square miles.
How many acres does the Virgin Islands in the US have?
The US Virgin Islands' area is 85,587 acres.
When did the us acquire the virgin island?
1917.
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British Virgin Islands?
South
Is st. johns in the virgin islands?
Yes. It is part of the US Virgin Islands.
Who is Virgin Islands leader?
Kenneth Mapp is the governor of the US Virgin Islands.
