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	Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and a constituent of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).
		Territory of the Virgin Islands of the United States
		In 1917 St. Thomas was purchased (along with Saint John and Saint Croix) by the United States for $25 million, as part of a defensive strategy to maintain control over the Caribbean and the Panama Canal during the First World War.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Thomas,_United_States_Virgin_Islands (647 words)

	United States Virgin Islands
		The islands form the easternmost outpost of the United States.
		The government comptroller is appointed by the secretary of the interior, and the judge of the district court is appointed by the president of the United States.
		The capital is Charlotte Amalie (population, 1990, 12,331), on Saint Thomas.
	studentorgs.utexas.edu /csaut/usvirgin.html (719 words)

	E/CN.17/1996/20/Add.6 Progress in the implementation of the programme of action for the sustainable development of small island developing states Addendum on development of communications
		Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.04 157 0.2 4 712 Saint Lucia 0.15 236 0.5 3 145 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.11 285 0.2 2 140 Trinidad and Tobago 1.29 252 4.6 3 575 United States Virgin Islands 0.10 303 1.3 c/ 13 048 c/ Americas 16.10 108 33.3 2 152 Cook Islands 0.02 81...
		Even for the advanced networks in the United States Virgin Islands, Singapore and Malta no saturation of traditional and new services is on the horizon; (c) Overwhelming global trends, namely, globalization, liberalization and revolutionary technological advances, are together enhancing telecommunication development.
		Saint Kitts and Nevis 2.5 60.5 182 Saint Lucia 18.5 127.6 740 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines...
	www.un.org /esa/documents/ecosoc/cn17/1996/ecn171996-20a6.htm (7258 words)

	Virgin Islands National Park (National Park Service)
		Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas.
		Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants.
		To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home.
	www.nps.gov /viis (118 words)

	Virgin Islands (United States)
		Nelson said it was unfair that St. Thomas and St. John elected eight of the 15 senators, leaving seven to St. Croix.
		The official website of the government of the Virgin Islands states:
		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.
	fotw.vexillum.com /flags/vi.html (739 words)

	Virgin Islands Port Authority
		The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) owns and manages the two airports in the United States Virgin Islands: the Cyril E. King Airport (CEKA) on St. Thomas and the Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport (HERA) on St. Croix.
		The airport is served by several major airlines and commuter flights between St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.
		Note that there is no airport on St. John or Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands.
	www.viport.com /aviation.html (359 words)

	US Virgin Islands Information, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands
		Prior to 1970, the Governor of the Virgin Islands was appointed by the President of the United States and reported to the Secretary of the Interior under the territory's 1954 revised organic act.
		The University of the Virgin Islands is a four-year institution with a main campus on St. Thomas and a branch on St. Croix.
		These islands are under the sovereignty of the United States.
	www.stcroixtourism.com /usviinfo.htm (2270 words)

	Episcopal News Service
		The Diocese of the Virgin Islands is composed of 13 parishes over five islands -- Saint John, St. Croix and St. Thomas (United States Virgin Islands) Tortola and Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands).
		[ENS] The Rev. Edward Ambrose Gumbs, a native of the island of Anguilla and U.S. Navy veteran, was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands on Saturday, January 29, during a special convention at All Saints Cathedral, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
		He has a bachelor's in Social Sciences from the College of the Virgin Islands and a master's in Theology from Virginia Theological Seminary.
	www.episcopalchurch.org /3577_58024_ENG_HTM.htm?menu=undefined (506 words)

	Virgin Islands Port Authority - St. Croix, St. Thomas & St. John, United States Virgin Islands
		Virgin Islands Port Authority - St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, United States Virgin Islands
		The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) owns, develops, operates and manages all of the air and marine ports in the United States Virgin Islands.
		The law stipulates that VIPA must make its properties available to the public so that the populace may reap the benefits of these facilities.
	www.viport.com (80 words)

	st thomas us virgin islands
		Ever since Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands during his second voyage to the New World in 1493, they have proved to be an irresistible lure for more foreign powers than any other territory: The flags of Spain, France, England, Holland, Denmark and the United States have flown over these islands.
		In 1764, St. Thomas was declared a free port, and by 1800, it was the trading center of the West Indies.
		The villas and cottages of St. Thomas provide the ultimate in privacy arid casual to luxurious living for just the two of you, the whole family or even a group of your friends-all in a beautiful tropical setting.
	www.here.vi /USVI/St__Thomas/st__thomas.html (1181 words)

	Virgin Islands of the United States -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		Composed of three large islands and some 50 islets, the Virgin Islands of the United States are located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Puerto Rico.
		They are part of an island chain that is continued by the Virgin Islands of the United States to the west.
		More from Britannica on "Virgin Islands of the United States"...
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9277613 (891 words)

	St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Travel, Hotel, Restaurant and Activities Vacation Guide - Caribe Resource
		The island is well-developed and benefits from its association with the United States and favorable taxation policies yet still maintains a Caribbean identity, beautiful scenery, local culture and well protected environment.
		Thomas is also the location of a very extensive selection of private yacht charter services that utilize several private marinas on the island.
		The island reamins undeveloped thus far and there is no regularly scheduled ferry service (one must take a special tour to see some historically significant structures dating from the island's use as a coaling station).
	www.cariberesource.com /usvi/stthomas.html (5646 words)

	United States Marshal - Virgin Islands
		On February 12, 1999 Conrad Hoover was appointed, during the Clinton era, to be the 14th United States Marshal for the district of the Virgin Islands.
		Historical Listing of United States Marshals for the Virgins Islands
		With the election of president George Bush, he continued in his service as an appointed United States Marshal.
	www.usdoj.gov /marshals/district/vi/general/marshal.htm (301 words)

	viridaeplantae5
		Barrenspot, central Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
		Virgin Islands National Park, Saint John, United States Virgin Islands.
		First photograph: Caneel Trail, Virgin Islands National Park, Saint John, United States Virgin Islands.
	www.kingsnake.com /westindian/viridaeplantae5.html (4838 words)

	AllRefer.com - Saint Thomas, island, Virgin Islands (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Univ. of the Virgin Islands are on Saint Thomas.
		Saint Thomas, island, Virgin Islands, Caribbean Political Geography
		AllRefer.com - Saint Thomas, island, Virgin Islands (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/StThomasI.html (172 words)

	St. John Guidebook 2003
		It is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, and the most unspoiled one, as 2/3 is National Park.
		John lies a 20-minute ferry boat ride east, or right, of St. Thomas.
		When everyone is home at the same time, some 4,000 friendly residents and approximately 400 asses live on the island.
	www.stjohnguidebook.com (176 words)

	Cruz Bay Villas - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
		Note: The area code for the entire U.S. Virgin Islands has changed from (809) to (340).
		Weather and Other Information about the Virgin Islands
		Known as the 'sugar bird', it is the island's most popular bird.
	www.cruzbayvillas.com (473 words)

	St. Croix Hotel Listing
		Croix U. Virgin Islands 00820 Phone 340- 773- 4042 Fax 340- 773- 7768 Toll Free 800-442-0121 36 rooms plus two bedroom efficiency Caribbean Style on the beach in Christiansted A/C TV ceiling fans phones mini bar with safe.
		Croix U. Virgin Islands 00820 Phone: 340- 692-9590; Fax: 340- 692-9591 9 rooms well situated at the edge of the historic district of Christiansted.
		Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00851 Phone: 340-778-3800; Fax: 340-778-1682 Toll Free: 800-333-3333 151 deluxe rooms located on the lush north shore Championship Robert Trent Jones golf course, tennis course, beach, pool, three restaurants, Rooms have A/C, color cable TV, mini-bar.
	www.usvi.net /hotel/hotstx.html (1265 words)

	Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands (00801) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
		Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands (00801) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
		Find the Weather for any City, State or ZIP Code, or Airport Code or Country
		Updated: 6:53 PM AST on February 06, 2006
	www.wunderground.com /US/VI/Saint_Thomas.html (346 words)

	USS Argonne (AP-4) (AS-10) (AG-31) - Ship's History
		Returning to San Pedro on 4 April, she then conducted operations off the west coast of the United States, fleet and tactical maneuvers, until she departed San Pedro with the Battle Force, on 23 January 1932, for the waters of the Territory of Hawaii.
		Deemed not essential to the United States Navy, the ship was transferred to the United States Maritime Commission on 31 July 1946.
		Needless to say, following the Japanese attacks, a state of war existed between the United States and the Empire of Japan.
	ussubvetsofworldwarii.org /Argonne.html (3545 words)

	AllRefer.com - Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States, Caribbean (island) - Facts and Information
		AllRefer.com - Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States, Caribbean (island) - Facts and Information
		Saint Thomas, island (32 sq mi/83 sq km; 1990 pop.
		Charlotte Amalie is main town and capital of U.S. Virgin Isls.
	reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/S/S01221-saint-thomas.html (226 words)

	Silvia Kahn Art Studio - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
		Her work is currently on display at the historic Camille Pissarro Art Gallery, and at her open-air exhibition under the umbrella in Palm Passage, downtown St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
		She has had many one-person shows, won several awards, and has taken part in many group exhibitions at galleries in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida, Venezuela, St. Martin and St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies, just to name a few.
		Silvia has lived in the Virgin Islands for over a decade.
	www.silviakahn.com (220 words)

	INFO TAXI
		Saint Thomas TAXI (Saint Thomas United States Virgin Islands)
		Saint Croix TAXI (Saint Croix United States Virgin Islands)
		Saint Albans TAXI (New York United States of America)
	www.infotaxi.org /S.htm (683 words)

	St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
		harlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean.
		Back to the Virgin Islands, or USVI.NET home page
		Charlotte Amalie (named for a Danish Queen) is where the ships dock and the white and pastel houses are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills.
	www.usvi.net /usvi/stt.html (126 words)

	saint thomas virgin island
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		The Myth of Saint Thomas and the Mylapore Shiva Temple Portuguese icon of the Virgin attributed to St. Luke PART...
	www.avirginislands.info /saintthomasvirginisland (1618 words)

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	Hillcrest Guest House, Cruz Bay St. John US Virgin Islands, Suites
		Cruz Bay, St. John, United States Virgin Islands
		Hillcrest Guest House, St. John, United States Virgin Islands
		The U.S. Virgin Island National Park has tours you can sign up for to view the environment.
	www.hillcreststjohn.com (1013 words)

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