The United States Virgin Islands are an overseas territorial unit of the United States of America located in the Caribbean Sea east of Puerto Rico. This archipelago consists of three main islands: St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, as well as several smaller islands.
The main city and capital is Charlotte Amalie, which is located on the island of St. Thomas.
Government form is an unincorporated body of the United States and has the status of a US territory. The form of government is a territorial monarchy under the jurisdiction of the United States, where the head of the territory is a governor appointed by the President of the United States. They have their own legislative body, the Virgin Islands Senate, which governs local affairs. Citizens of the islands have US citizenship and are eligible to vote in US presidential elections.
The climate is tropical. Throughout the year, high temperatures and high humidity prevail here. The rainy season usually occurs during the summer months, although short periods of rain can occur at any time of the year. Average temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C (74°F - 88°F).
The population is about 107,000 people (2021).
The official language is English. In addition to English, the local population can speak a Caribbean English dialect, which is known as "Virgin Creole".
Economy: The main sources of income for the state are tourism, financial services, trade and agriculture. Tourism plays a key role in the economy, and the islands attract tourists for their beaches, natural beauty and cultural attractions. Financial services are also important due to its status as an offshore center.
The standard of living on the islands is generally high. The islands provide access to good infrastructure, health care and education.
The medical system in the United States Virgin Islands is well developed. There are hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities. Some patients, especially those with serious medical problems, may be evacuated to the mainland US to receive specialized medical care.
The educational system on the islands includes public and private schools. Children are required to go to school from 5 to 18 years of age. Higher education is also available on the islands through universities and colleges.
Similar to the United States, citizenship of the United States Virgin Islands is automatically conferred on individuals born on the islands, regardless of the citizenship and nationality of their parents. This means that if you were born in the Virgin Islands, you usually automatically become a US citizen. It is also possible to obtain citizenship through naturalization.
