Virgin Islands

United States Virgin Islands By: Melissa Wiley

Nickname, Motto, date territory part of the United States Nicknames are Twin City" (St. Croix), "Rock City" (St. Thomas), "Love City" (St. John), and "Small City" (Water Island).

Motto is United in Pride and Hope

It transferred from Denmark to United States on March 31, 1917

territory birds The US Virgin Islands does not have a main bird, some birds that live there are: Cuckoos Yellow-billed Cuckoos Mangrove Cuckoos Humming birds Woodpeckers Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

territory flower and territory colorThe flower is Yellow Elder or Yellow TrumpetMain color is Yellow

territory animalsThere is no main animal but some of the animals are Reptiles Man lizard Barred anoleGreen iguanaBirds OsperyAmphibiansMammals White tailed deer Mongoose

territory seal territory tree There is no main tree in the United States Virgin Islands

territory flag

territory songVirgin Islands MarchMade in 1963Music is by Sam Williams Lyrics are by Atlon AdamsThey are both from the 1920sAll hail our Virgin Islands.Em'ralds of the sea,Where beaches bright with coral sandAnd trade winds bless our native land.All hail our Virgin Islands,Bathed in waters blue,We give our loyalty,Full to thee,And pledge allegiance forever true.To thee our Virgin Islands,Loving voices raiseA song in praise of brotherhood,Where right makes might to fight for good.To thee our Virgin Islands,Haven of the free,We sing our love to thee,Joyously,Our own fair islands of liberty.March on oh Virgin Islands,In the joyful throng,Uphold the right and right the wrongWhere only peace and love belong.March on oh Virgin Islands,Democratic land.Together hand in hand,Take your stand,Forever soldiers in freedom's band.God bless our Virgin Islands,Humbly now we pray,Where all mankind can join todayIn friendly warmth of work and play.God bless our Virgin Islands,Beautiful and tall.Beneath a sunny sky,Hilltops highHold out a welcome for one and all.territory jewel or mineral territory coin

Historical significance of the territory 1787 it was historical significance as a territory

Climate of the territory The climate in the Virgin Islands is very warm and sunny.

There are crystal-clear water.Famous person from this territory Abdul Hodge was born on Thursday, September 09, 1982 in St. Thomas Virgin IslandsIvan Caesar was born on Saturday, January 07, 1967 in St. Thomas Virgin IslandsJeff Faulkner was born on Saturday, April 04, 1964 in St. Thomas Virgin IslandsRenaldo Turnbull was born on Wednesday, January 05, 1966 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands

Map and location of the territory and capital Virgin Islands are located South-east of Florida and east of Jamaica.The capital is Charlotte Amalie.

Cost of average home Size of RentalSt. Thomas & Water Island St. John St. Croix Efficiency Studio $800-$1100 $1000-$1500 $600 Cottage $1000-$1800 $1400-$1800 $1000-$1600 1 Bedroom Apt.$950-$1550 $1200-$1800 $800-$1000 2 Bedroom Apt. $1200-$1800 $1800-$3000 $900-$1500 2-3 Bedroom Condo $1700-$3500 $2000-$4000 $1200-$2000 3-4 Bedroom House $2500-$5000 $4000-$7000 $2000-$3500Governor of the territory John Percy DeJongh, Jr. was inaugurated as the seventh Governor of the United States Virgin Islands on January 1, 2007.was born on November 13, 1957 and was raised on St. Thomas

Sports teams of the territory Basketball

Soccer

Football

There sport are played just like we play them in the United States.

Famous landmarks, places, parksVirgin Islands National ParkIts a tremendous resource, offering miles of shoreline, pristine reefs and 20 hiking trails.Cruz BayNicknamed Love City, St Johns main town

Features and territory transportationHighest and lowest elevation Highest Point: Crown Mountain 475 MLowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 M

Taxes in the territory Federal Income Tax (same as US mainland) Property Tax Employers are required to remove social security, Medicare and income tax from employee pay. (same as US mainland) There is no state tax in the U.S.V.I.

Cost of living in the territoryMilk 1 gallon 3.50 in St. ThomasMilk 1/2 gallon 3.39 in St. CroixVelda 1/2 Gallon Milk 2.95 in St. John

Population and natural resources Population is 109,825 (July 2009 est.)Natural resources are:SunSandSeaSurfPictures

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