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US Virgin Islands Quick Facts
Capital: Chalotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Nationality: U.S.A.
Currency: U.S. Dollars
Language: English 80%, Español 15%, French 3% Locals also speak
Creole, a pidgin version of English mixed with colloquial words from
several languages. St. Croix’s Spanish-speaking population is increas-
ing and there are a few who speak Danish. Many streets and place
names are Danish.
Political: Unincorporated United States Territory
Driving: Driving is on the LEFT side of the road.
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (1 hour ahead of EST)
Number of Islands and Cays: 75
GETTNG THERE: Nonstop flights to St. Thomas (STT) and St. Croix
(STX) originate from several U.S. gateways, including Atlanta, Mi-
ami, Newark, Charlotte and Philadelphia. Several interisland carriers,
as well as an interisland ferry and seaplane charters departing from
Charlotte Amalie harbor, offer connecting service between St. Thomas
and St. Croix. St. John does not have an airport. To get there, fly to St.
Thomas and take a taxi to the interisland ferry docks at Red Hook or
Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
