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Location: Territory of the United States, islands located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Population: 97,229 (1995 estimate)
Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Comparative area: Slightly less than twice the size of Washington, D.C.
Religions: Baptist 42%, Roman Catholic 34%, Episcopalian 17%, other 7%
Landscape: Mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little level land; consists of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas islands, along with many nearby islets
Recognized by International Olympic Committee: 1967 |
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