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Christopher Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands for Europeans in 1493.
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∙ 6y agoThe US bought the US Virgin Islands in 1917.
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What is the major religion in the Virgin Islands?
British Virgin islands: methodist 33 % U.S. Virgin islands: baptist 42 %
What is the capital of the the virgin island?
the capital of the virgin islands is charlotte amalie
Which of the Virgin Islands is best for vacation?
Opinions may vary, but in my view:In the US Virgin Islands: St JohnIn the British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda
Did the vikings ever land on the Virgin Islands?
If Vikings went in the Virgin Islands, They wouldn't be Virgin!
Are the virgin islands north or south of the british virgin islands?
South
Are the virgin islands in the Caribbean?
Yes the virgin islands are in the Caribbean sea
What languages are spoken in the Virgin Islands?
If you meant the U.S. Virgin Islands, click here.If you meant the British Virgin Islands, click here.If you meant the Spanish Virgin Islands, click here.
What is the Virgin Islands national bird?
United States Virgin Islands - Bananquit British Virgin Islands - Mourning Dove
What continent do the British Virgin Islands belong?
Depending on which islands you mean. There are the U.S.(North America) Virgin Islands. Or there's the British Virgin Islands.
Are the Virgin Islands a third world country?
No the Virgin islands are not countries. They are territories. There are two Virgin Islands. The first if the British Virgin Islands - Which is a territory of the United Kingdom and then there is the US Virgin Islands which are a territory of the United States. No.. a territory of the United States
What are the islands to the southeast of the Virgin Islands?
Anguilla, St. Martin and St. Barth are to the Southeast of the Virgin Islands.
Are the US Virgin Islands north or south of the British virgin island?
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) are neither north or south of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). They are west of the BVI. There is overlap in terms of latitude, however, with most of the USVI island of St. John lying north of the BVI island of Norman Island.
