US Virgin Islands

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Religion in the Virgin Islands

As in most Caribbean countries, Christianity is the dominant religion in the Virgin Islands. In a reflection of the territory's Danish colonial heritage, Protestantism is most prevalent. There is also a strong Roman Catholic presence due to the large Hispanic population as well as Irish influence during the Danish colonial era.

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Overview of the Virgin Islands of the United States

The Virgin Islands of the United States (commonly called the United States Virgin Islands or U.S. Virgin Islands) are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.

Capital and largest city: Charlotte Amalie

Official language: English

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Politics of the United States Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands are an organized, unincorporated United States territory.