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United States Virgin Islands
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Introduction ::Virgin Islands
Background:
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During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by African slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848.
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Geography ::Virgin Islands
Location:
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Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Geographic coordinates:
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18 20 N, 64 50 W
Map references:
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Central America and the Caribbean
Area:
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total: 1,910 sq km
country comparison to the world: 182
land: 346 sq km
water: 1,564 sq km
Area - comparative:
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twice the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries:
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0 km
Coastline:
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188 km
Maritime claims:
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territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Climate:
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subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November
Terrain:
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mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little level land
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Crown Mountain 474 m
Natural resources:
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sun, sand, sea, surf
Land use:
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arable land: 5.71%
permanent crops: 2.86%
other: 91.43% (2005)
Irrigated land:
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1 sq km
Natural hazards:
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several hurricanes in recent years; frequent and severe droughts and floods; occasional earthquakes
Environment - current issues:
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lack of natural freshwater resources
Geography - note:
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important location along the Anegada Passage - a key shipping lane for the Panama Canal; Saint Thomas has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the Caribbean
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People and Society ::Virgin Islands
Nationality:
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noun: Virgin Islander(s) (US citizens)
adjective: Virgin Islander
Ethnic groups:
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black 76.2%, white 13.1%, Asian 1.1%, other 6.1%, mixed 3.5% (2000 census)
Languages:
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English 74.7%, Spanish or Spanish Creole 16.8%, French or French Creole 6.6%, other 1.9% (2000 census)
Religions:
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Protestant 59% (Baptist 42%, Episcopalian 17%), Roman Catholic 34%, other 7%
Population:
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104,737 (July 2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 193
Age structure:
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0-14 years: 18.2% (male 9,669/female 9,407)
15-24 years: 10.6% (male 5,075/female 6,063)
25-54 years: 39.3% (male 18,698/female 22,444)
55-64 years: 14.1% (male 7,036/female 7,750)
65 years and over: 17.8% (male 8,431/female 10,164) (2013 est.)
population pyramid:
Median age:
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total: 40.9 years
male: 40.4 years
female: 41.4 years (2012 est.)
Population growth rate:
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-0.5% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 220
Birth rate:
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10.9 births/1,000 population (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 174
Death rate:
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7.7 deaths/1,000 population (July 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 111
Net migration rate:
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-4.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 191
Urbanization:
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urban population: 95% of total population (2010)
rate of urbanization: -0.1% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
Major cities - population:
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE (capital) 54,000 (2009)
Sex ratio:
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at birth: 1.06 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.87 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female
total population: 0.89 male(s)/female (2011 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
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total: 7.1 deaths/1,000 live births
country comparison to the world: 162
male: 7.8 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 6.3 deaths/1,000 live births (2012 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:
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total population: 79.47 years
country comparison to the world: 39
male: 76.43 years
female: 82.69 years (2012 est.)
Total fertility rate:
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1.77 children born/woman (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 160
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:
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NA
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:
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NA
HIV/AIDS - deaths:
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NA
Education expenditures:
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NA
Literacy:
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definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 90-95% est.
male: NA
female: NA (2005 est.)
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Government ::Virgin Islands
Country name:
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conventional long form: United States Virgin Islands
conventional short form: Virgin Islands
former: Danish West Indies
abbreviation: USVI
Dependency status:
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organized, unincorporated territory of the US with policy relations between the Virgin Islands and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior
Government type:
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NA
Capital:
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name: Charlotte Amalie
geographic coordinates: 18 21 N, 64 56 W
time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Administrative divisions:
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none (territory of the US); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are three islands at the second order; Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas
Independence:
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none (territory of the US)
National holiday:
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Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 31 March (1917)
Constitution:
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Revised Organic Act of 22 July 1954
Legal system:
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US common law
Suffrage:
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18 years of age; universal; note - island residents are US citizens but do not vote in US presidential elections
Executive branch:
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chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
head of government: Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
cabinet: NA
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elections: under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 November 2010 (next to be held in November 2014)
election results: John DeJONGH reelected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 56.3%, Kenneth MAPP 43.6%
Legislative branch:
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unicameral Senate (15 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
elections: last held on 2 November 2010 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Democratic Party 10, ICM 2, independent 3
note: the Virgin Islands elects one non-voting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 2 November 2010 (next to be held on November 2012)
Judicial branch:
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US District Court of the Virgin Islands (under Third Circuit jurisdiction); Superior Court of the Virgin Islands (judges appointed by the governor for 10-year terms)
Political parties and leaders:
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Democratic Party [Arturo WATLINGTON]; Independent Citizens' Movement or ICM [Usie RICHARDS]; Republican Party [Gary SPRAUVE]
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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NA
International organization participation:
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IOC, UPU, WFTU (NGOs)
Diplomatic representation in the US:
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none (territory of the US)
Diplomatic representation from the US:
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none (territory of the US)
Flag description:
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white field with a modified US coat of arms in the center between the large blue initials V and I; the coat of arms shows a yellow eagle holding an olive branch in its right talon and three arrows in the left with a superimposed shield of seven red and six white vertical stripes below a blue panel; white is a symbol of purity, the letters stand for the Virgin Islands
National anthem:
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name: "Virgin Islands March"
lyrics/music: multiple/Alton Augustus ADAMS, Sr.
note: adopted 1963; serves as a local anthem; as a territory of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner" is official (see United States)
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Economy ::Virgin Islands
Economy - overview:
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Tourism, trade, and other services are the primary economic activities, accounting for roughly 57% of GDP and about half of total civilian employment in 2010. Goods-producing industries accounted for 23% of GDP in 2010 and government represented 20%. The islands hosted nearly 2.74 million visitors - 2.2 million cruise ship and 536,000 air passengers - in 2011. The manufacturing sector consists of rum distilling, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and watch assembly. The agriculture sector is small, with most food being imported. The islands are vulnerable to damage from storms. The government is working to improve fiscal discipline, to support construction projects in the private sector, to expand tourist facilities, to reduce crime, and to protect the environment.
GDP (purchasing power parity):
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$1.577 billion (2004 est.)
country comparison to the world: 195
GDP (official exchange rate):
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$NA
GDP - real growth rate:
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2% (2002 est.)
country comparison to the world: 140
GDP - per capita (PPP):
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$14,500 (2004 est.)
country comparison to the world: 93
GDP - composition by sector:
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agriculture: 1%
industry: 19%
services: 80% (2003 est.)
Labor force:
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49,820 (2007 est.)
country comparison to the world: 192
Labor force - by occupation:
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agriculture: 1%
industry: 19%
services: 80% (2003 est.)
Unemployment rate:
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6.2% (2004)
country comparison to the world: 61
Population below poverty line:
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28.9% (2002)
Household income or consumption by percentage share:
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lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA%
Budget:
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revenues: $837 million
expenditures: $837 million (FY08/09)
Inflation rate (consumer prices):
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2.2% (2003)
country comparison to the world: 40
Agriculture - products:
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fruit, vegetables, sorghum; Senepol cattle
Industries:
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tourism, watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, electronics
Industrial production growth rate:
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NA%
Exports:
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$4.234 billion (2001)
country comparison to the world: 121
Exports - commodities:
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refined petroleum products
Imports:
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$4.609 billion (2001)
country comparison to the world: 134
Imports - commodities:
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crude oil, foodstuffs, consumer goods, building materials
Debt - external:
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$NA
Exchange rates:
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the US dollar is used
Fiscal year:
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1 October - 30 September
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Energy ::Virgin Islands
Electricity - production:
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872 million kWh (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 151
Electricity - consumption:
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811 million kWh (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 155
Electricity - exports:
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0 kWh (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 146
Electricity - imports:
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0 kWh (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 148
Electricity - installed generating capacity:
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323,000 kW (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 148
Electricity - from fossil fuels:
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100% of total installed capacity (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 43
Electricity - from nuclear fuels:
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0% of total installed capacity (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 201
Electricity - from hydroelectric plants:
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0% of total installed capacity (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 206
Electricity - from other renewable sources:
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0% of total installed capacity (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 202
Crude oil - production:
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0 bbl/day (2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 203
Crude oil - exports:
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0 bbl/day (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 203
Crude oil - imports:
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425,000 bbl/day (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 20
Crude oil - proved reserves:
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0 bbl (1 January 2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 202
Refined petroleum products - production:
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493,200 bbl/day (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 33
Refined petroleum products - consumption:
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106,100 bbl/day (2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 78
Refined petroleum products - exports:
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390,000 bbl/day (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 21
Refined petroleum products - imports:
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5,180 bbl/day (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 155
Natural gas - production:
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0 cu m (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 206
Natural gas - consumption:
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0 cu m (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 206
Natural gas - exports:
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0 cu m (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 204
Natural gas - imports:
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0 cu m (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 146
Natural gas - proved reserves:
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0 cu m (1 January 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 204
Carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy:
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11.95 million Mt (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 97
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Communications ::Virgin Islands
Telephones - main lines in use:
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75,800 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 153
Telephones - mobile cellular:
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80,300 (2005)
country comparison to the world: 196
Telephone system:
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general assessment: modern system with total digital switching, uses fiber-optic cable and microwave radio relay
domestic: full range of services available
international: country code - 1-340; submarine cable connections to US, the Caribbean, Central and South America; satellite earth stations - NA (2010)
Broadcast media:
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about a dozen TV broadcast stations including 1 public TV station; multi-channel cable and satellite TV services are available; 24 radio stations (2009)
Internet country code:
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.vi
Internet hosts:
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4,790 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 146
Internet users:
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30,000 (2009)
country comparison to the world: 181
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Transportation ::Virgin Islands
Airports:
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2 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 207
Airports - with paved runways:
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total: 2
over 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2012)
Roadways:
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total: 1,260 km (2008)
country comparison to the world: 179
Ports and terminals:
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Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted, Cruz Bay, Frederiksted, Limetree Bay
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Military ::Virgin Islands
Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 16-49: 17,542
females age 16-49: 20,946 (2010 est.)
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
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male: 744
female: 788 (2010 est.)
Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of the US
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Transnational Issues ::Virgin Islands
Disputes - international:
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none
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