London 2012 Olympics Focus – Virgin Islands: Culture and Facts

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In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Virgin Islands.

Name: Virgin Islands

Capital: Charlotte Amalie

National Language(s): English

Area: 346.36 km²

Population: 2010 estimate – 109,750

Currency: U.S. Dollar

Time Zone: UTC-4

5 Interesting Facts:

• The Virgin Islands, consisting of nine main islands and some 75 islets, were explored by Columbus in 1493.
• Largest freeport in the Caribbean with $1,200.00 duty-free allowance.
• Average temperatures range from 77°F in the winter and 82°F in the summer.
• The majority of present-day indigenous people are West Indian of African descent.
• American territory governed by U.S. laws.

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