United States Virgin Islands, also called U.S. Virgin Islands, organized unincorporated island territory of the United States, situated at the eastern end of the Greater Antilles, about 40 miles (64 km) east of Puerto Rico, in the northeastern Caribbean Sea.
The flag of the United States territory of Guam was adopted on February 9, 1948. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms; an almond-shaped emblem, which depicts a proa sailing in Hagåtña Bay near Hagåtña, and GUAM colored in red letters.
For non-U.S. citizens, visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands is just like visiting the mainland United States: You need a passport and visa. A passport is necessary for all visitors to the British Virgin Islands (including citizens of the U.K.). For information on how to get a passport, contact your passport office.
What is the capital of US Virgin Islands?
The USVI consist of 4 larger islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island, and some 50 smaller islets and cays.
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The Seagrape Tree (Coccoloba uvifera) is a flowering plant native to coastal beaches throughout tropical America and the Caribbean. In late summer it bears green fruit in large, grape- like clusters. The fruit ripens to a purplish color and is ready to eat!
The yellow color which borders the seal represents our tropical sun with its brilliant rays beaming down and keeping us warm 365 days a year; the green color of the islands represents the foliage that is ever present and creates our natural beauty; the white trim around the islands represents the white sand that is
St. John and Water Island are tiny in comparison. Saint Croix has flown seven different flags. It has been colonized by Spain, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, the Knights of Malta, Denmark, and the United States.
The islands were purchased by the United States in 1917, after which the U.S. national flag was flown. The distinctive local flag in use today was authorized by the territorial governor on May 17, 1921. The arrows are thought to represent the three main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas.
