The US Virgin Islands are an insular trio of the USA, located in the Caribbean region in the Atlantic Ocean. Keep surfing Mapsofworld for further information and choices on Islands around the world and also for information on other places.
The US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean is a collection of three islands – St. Croix , St. Thomas and St. John – and is America's own little paradise. Christened by Christopher Columbus after the virgin followers of St. Ursula, the islands were originally inhabited by three Indian tribes – the Caribs, the Ciboney and the Arawaks. The islands finally came into the possession of the US after the Dutch sold the islands to them. The island is volcanic in nature and so it has all the traits of volcanic activity. The US Virgin Islands are filled with lush green hills and bordered with the infinite turquoise ocean. The sight of these islands is a vision of tranquility. The sun-drenched beaches, the rain forests and the coral reef will surely mesmerize you all the way. Currently the US Virgin Islands is quite a multicultural place with several people of various ethnicities making the islands their home. The contemporary life of the islanders depicts a united vision of Polish, West African, Irish, Danish, German and Spanish, to name a few.
Getting to these islands is a sail through with frequent flight services and also a well connected and efficient water route. This charming little trio, called the US Virgin Islands, have a lot to show you more than its mesmerizing sand and sea factor. So take a break from the hypnotic ocean view and go look at the other things that the island has on offer. Some of the places to check out are: Drake's Seat , Mountain Top , Paradise Point , tramway to Charlotte Amalie Harbor , Cruz Bay Visitor Center , Estate St. George Botanical Garden , Buck Island Reef , Cramer Park , Cruzan Rum Distillery , Whim Greathouse , Salt River , St. Croix Leap , Point Udall , Fort Christian , Virgin Islands National Park and Estate Whim Plantation Museum . There are plenty of restaurants serving delicacies all over the islands. So you should have no trouble looking up for your favorite cuisine. Some of the great eating joints are: Old Stone Farmhouse , Cruzan Rum , Craig & Sally's , Mim's Seaside Bistro , Great Bay Grill at The Ritz Carlton , Ellington's , Kendrick's and Bacchus .
Quick Facts :
- Area : 346.36 Sq Km
- Population : 108,612 (approx.)
- Recreational Activities : even if you are not done with the beaches, it is still highly recommended that you indulge in the other no less enjoyable and even exciting activities that the US Virgin islands offers you. Some that you can choose from are: water-sports, camping, kayaking, hiking, eco tours, diving, sailing and golf.
