United States Virgin Islands

Capital City: Charlotte Amalie

People: black 76.2%, white 13.1%, Asian 1.1%, other 6.1%, mixed 3.5%

Religion: Baptist 42%, Roman Catholic 34%, Episcopalian 17%, other 7%

Language: English 74.7%, Spanish or Spanish Creole 16.8%, French or French Creole 6.6%, other 1.9%

Currency: US Dollar

Electrical Voltage: 120 volts
 
How to get there: The U.S. Virgin Islands have daily, non-stop flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Connecting flights are available to and from Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, and Atlanta via the San Juan hub. In addition, there's connecting service from Canada, Europe, South America, and the Far East. Commuter service between San Juan and St. Croix and St. Thomas is also available.

Weather: subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: Passports for U.S. Citizens are not required for the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship upon leaving (such as a birth certificate and photo ID). Citizens of countries other than the U.S. should follow U.S. travel regulations.

Getting Around: Ferry, Taxis, Car Rentals

Tourism Website: http://www.usvitourism.vi/

Medical Facilities:

Banks:

Emergency Numbers: Ambulance 911/992