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  British Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1672, the English arrived in the region, and annexed the Islands, removing the Dutch populations from Tortola in 1672, and from Anegada and Virgin Gorda in 1680.
Executive authority in British Virgin Islands is invested in The Queen and is exercised on her behalf by the Governor of the British Virgin Islands.
The majority of the population (83%) are Afro-Caribbean, descended from the slaves brought to the Islands by the British.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Virgin_Islands   (1287 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : British Virgin Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The British Virgin Islands (or BVI) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.
They were called the "Virgin Islands" until "British" was added at the end of World War I after the United States had purchased the nearby Danish West Indies and renamed them as the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The economy of the British Virgin Islands is one of the more prosperous ones of any of the Caribbean states, with a GDP per capita of around $15,000.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /British_Virgin_Islands   (1291 words)

  
 Virgin Islands (United States) Flag - World Flags 101 - Virginian Islands (Inited States) Flags
The flag of the US Virgin Islands consists of a white base with a yellow bald eagle in the center.
The white base of the flag symbolizes purity, and the eagle is displayed with the shield of the United States on its chest.
The US Virgin Islands were formerly called the Danish West Indies, but Denmark sold the islands to the U.S. in 1917 for 25 million dollars.
www.worldflags101.com /v/virgin-us-flag.aspx   (272 words)

  
 British Virgin Islands Encyclopedia Article @ KingSized.com (King Sized)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Tortola may be the capitol of the British Virgin Islands, but itsa laidback destination full of charm both on land and at sea.
The English introduced sugar cane to the Islands, which was to become the main crop, and source of foreign trade.
The Islands prospered economically until the growth in the sugar beet crop in Europe and the United States significantly reduced sugar cane production.
www.kingsized.com /encyclopedia/British_Virgin_Islands   (1190 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Flag - World Flags 101 - Virginian Islands Flags
The flag of the British Virgin Islands consists of a dark blue base with the British Union Jack in the top left corner, and one of the country's badges on the right side of the flag.
The British Virgin Islands flag was adopted on November 15, 1960.
The shield on the British Virgin Islands flag was a part of the coat of arms of the Leeward Islands.
www.worldflags101.com /v/virgin-british-flag.aspx   (344 words)

  
 British Virgin Islands
The Badge of the British Virgin Islands comprises a green shield charged with twelve golden oil lamps with red flames and a female figure, St. Ursula, patron saint of the British Virgin Islands attired in white and wearing sandals, carrying one of those lamps.
The present flag was adopted in 1956 and the devices incorporated in the badge were those which had previously been used in the Public Seal.
The personal distinguishing flag of the Governor of the British Virgin Islands is the Union Jack with the Badge of the Territory on a white circular background in the center.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/vg.html   (899 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Flag
A yellow breast, the official bird of the islands, perched on the branch of a yellow cedar, the official tree, appears on the seal.
The three major islands of the U.S. Virgin Islands—St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas—are also represented on the seal.
Virgin Islands is the name of two groups of small islands east of Puerto Rico.
www.grpflags.com /state_flags/z_virgin_islands.htm   (150 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Regional Information - Americas Northern - Caribbean - US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands are located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico.
The islands were claimed by the USA in 1917 and have been a US territory ever since.
The capital is Charlotte Amalie on the island of Saint Thomas.
www.worldworx.tv /regional-information/americas/north/the-caribbean/us-virgin-islands/index.htm   (400 words)

  
 US Virgin islands national park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Latitude and longitude, 18 20 N, 64 50 W. St. John isn't the only island in the Virgin Islands, there is St. Thomas and St. Croix also.
US Virgin Islands NP is to the far right of Cruz Bay.
The US Virgin Islands have most of their islands covered in forests and trees.
www.riverdale.k12.or.us /~rachelm12/index   (941 words)

  
 Virgin Islands (United States)
The flag of the US Virgin Island shows a bird in a pose similar to that on the US presidential flag or state arms.
The flag of the Virgin Islands uses a simplified version of the US coat of arms.
The letters V I and the three arrows are in azure blue and the blue of the shield is the blue of the arms and flag of the United States.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/vi.html   (739 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Luxury Vacation Guide - US Virgin Islands Caribbean Island Luxury Holiday Information Center
The US Virgin Islands offer you the atmosphere of a warm relaxed Caribbean island paradise, fanned by the balmy Trade Winds, all served to you with the American penchant for supreme customer service, comfort and convenience.
The US Virgin Islands are served by daily, direct flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, with connecting flights from all major hubs in the US.
The US Virgin Islands' sub-tropical weather is consistently warm and humid, averaging about 79-88°F in summer 72-82°F in winter, The balmy Trade Winds blow consistently from the east, keeping you comfortable all day long.
www.1stflash.com /files/US-Virgin-Islands-Luxury-Vacations.htm   (1798 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands - Destination St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John
The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the eastern Caribbean, just 1100 miles southeast of Miami.
In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848.
Virgin Islands National Park covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/virgin_islands_us.htm   (690 words)

  
 Caribbean Net News: US Virgin Islands (2)
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI: The US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen has said that her attendance of the Virgin Islands Homeland Security Council meeting Tuesday was a great opportunity to see plans that she was aware of on the national level being implemented locally...
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Just in time for summer vacation planners, the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are announcing the Summer Super Saver promotion, offering a $200 air credit, with a minimum five night stay, and a coupon booklet with savings of up to $500...
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: St John in the US Virgin Islands was recently selected as one of America's cleanest beach destinations by Organic Style magazine.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /usvi/usvi2.htm   (4855 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The islands lie in the path of soft tradewinds blowing direct from Portugal, which perhaps accounts for the fact that "Santa Cruz" was among the first of the islands to be sighted by Columbus on his second voyage westward.
Once an island of planters--Alexander Hamilton spent his boyhood here--it is dotted with the ruins and restorations of over 100 sugar mills and great houses.
Two-thirds of the island of St. John (9 miles long, 5 miles wide) is a National Park donated to the U.S. government by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1956.
www.greatcaribbeanadventures.com /usvirgin/index.html   (721 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Flags
We stock the US Virgin Islands flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
Virgin Islands state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic...
Very attractive Virgin Island 3'x 5' territory flag made in the US from nylon with a...
www.united-states-flag.com /state-territories-virgin.html   (528 words)

  
 Resort Consultants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The United States Virgin Islands is still the most popular destination for tourists in the Antilles, east of Puerto Rico.
Mostly mountainous, with the exception of areas of St. Croix, the islands are known for rugged vistas, intimate bays, characteristic white sand beaches, crystal waters and some of the most spectacular panoramas from land or sea in all of the Caribbean.
Probably, by virtue of the appeal of the security of the American flag, the islands are still popular, although not experiencing the strong tourism of past years.
www.resortconsultants.com /carib_report/usvi.html   (559 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands sailing vacation
The entire island is awash with gorgeous sands, turquoise blue coves and an overwhelming tropical abundance that will make you weep with joy.
U.S. citizens will no longer be able to cruise through the Caribbean and then re-enter the United States with only a driver's license or voter's registration card as identification.
Boat races in the U.S. Virgin Islands are hosted year-round, including the International Rolex Cup Regatta on St. Thomas and the Mumm’s Cup Regatta on St. Croix.
www.discountyachtcharters.com /us_virgin_islands.htm   (2312 words)

  
 Virgin Islands travel guide - Wikitravel
The U.S. Virgin Islands is an unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico.
Together with the British Virgin Islands, to the northeast, the territory forms the Virgin Islands archipelago.
Ferries run between all three US Virgin Islands, as well as to and from the British Virgin Islands and, on a seasonal basis, Puerto Rico.
wikitravel.org /en/Virgin_Islands   (1222 words)

  
 u.s. virgin islands map and information page
Named by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the Virgin Islands are famed for white sand beaches, crystal-blue waters and idyllic sailing venues.
Steeped in maritime history, and the remnants of the Danish, Dutch, English, French and Spanish cultures, the Virgin Islands are one of the busiest cruise and vacations destinations in the Caribbean.
Tourism is the major business, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are closely associated with the economy and culture of the British Virgin Islands.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/vi.htm   (339 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for strength.
These nylon flags, suitable for indoor or parade use, are the same as our nylon flags above, but with a polesleeve.
These nylon flags, suitable for indoor or parade use, are the same as our nylon flags above, but with a polesleeve and 2" decorative fringe.
www.usflagmfg.com /index.php?page_id=flags_states_usvirginislands   (196 words)

  
 US Territory Flags from Annin - rugged - first quality look better - last longer to do you proud. Made in USA.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Annin outdoor display flags are made of Nyl-Glo 100% heavyweight nylon, a 200 denier bunting specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration.
All outdoor state flags are finished with strong canvas headings and large grommets.
Annin indoor and state parade flags are made of lustrous colonial Nyl-Glo 100% nylon taffeta and finished with flannel-lined pole heading with Velcro tabs, and golden yellow fringe.
www.homeofanninflags.com /site/432423/page/264114   (182 words)

  
 Image:Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flag of the United States Virgin Islands.
Minor islands of the United States Virgin Islands
Districts and sub-districts of the United States Virgin Islands
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands.svg   (292 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Energy Office programs outlining energy efficiency and alternative energy sources including grants and ...
Virgin Islands Energy Office programs outlining energy efficiency and alternative energy sources including grants and rebates, facts on solar panels, wind turbines, biofuels, and solar water heaters.
To read recent articles in the Virgin Islands media about the possible implications of the report, click here.
He said the savings on a Virgin Islands resident's WAPA bill paid for the solar water heater in just a couple years and then it was just pure profit for the home owner.
www.vienergy.org   (858 words)

  
 British Virgin Islands Flag
The shape and flag ratio of the British Virgin Islands flag is described as 1:2 (length twice the height)
The upper left quarter of the flag is called the Canton and pictures the Union Jack flag of the UK The right half of the flag is called the Fly and pictures the Virgin Islands coat of arms
A Flag of British Virgin Islands, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /british-virgin-islands-flag.htm   (1485 words)

  
 United States Regional Flags Reference
Offers a method to report American Flags that are ripped, torn, and badly faded.
Includes a brief quiz on the history of the flag.
Includes flags of the Revolution, the Confederacy and possessions and territories.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Reference/Flags/Regional/United_States   (473 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands (Directory/Caribbean/US Virgin Islands)
US Virgin Islands This trio of islands has one thing in common: great diving.
From the desert to the rain forest, the US Virgin Islands provides visitors with a historical...
US Virgin Islands Map and Directions (St Croix, St Thomas, St John).
www.worldwidirectory.com /Caribbean/US.Virgin.Islands   (665 words)

  
 Caribbean News, US Virgin Islands matriarch dies at 105: Cuba News, Cuba Travel, cultural, business news.
Caribbean News, US Virgin Islands matriarch dies at 105: Cuba News, Cuba Travel, cultural, business news.
Along with her sister, and as a matter of congressional record, she hand-embroidered the first US Virgin Islands flag, which was designed by her sister's husband, P.W. Sparks.
Senator Shawn-Michael Malone issued in part, the following statement, "...'Mama Sasso' or 'Aunt Blanche', as she was affectionately known, left a profound legacy and mark on the Virgin Islands community as the original seamstress of the USVI flag...
www.cubaxp.com /modules/news/article-2154.html   (507 words)

  
 british virgin islands flag and description
The current flag of the British Virgin Islands was officially adopted in 1956.
She was symbolically martyred along with 11,000 virgins, and all are represented by the twelve lamps.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/cribbean/ukvirgin.htm   (207 words)

  
 Amazon.com: US_Virgin_Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
US Virgin Islands Flag Nylon 3 ft. x 5 ft. by Flags Unlimited, Inc.
US Virgin Islands Flag Rayon On Staff 4 in.
U.S. Virgin Islands -- Vacation rental condos and villa overlooking the Caribbean on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&keywords=US_Virgin_Islands&page=1   (447 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Vacation Rentals - Travelers Digest
Island Connection - Christiansted - features two and three bedroom units at Mill Harbour Condominiums.
Virgin Islands Villa Owners Association - Private St. Thomas and St. John villas available for vacation.
No visas are required for citizens of the US and Canada, though you'll have to prove citizenship by way of a birth certificate, voter's registration card or valid passport.
www.travelersdigest.com /us_virgin_islands_vacation_rentals.htm   (585 words)

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