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United States Virgin Islands

United States Virgin Islands . By: Melissa Wiley. Nickname, Motto, date territory part of the United States . Nicknames are Twin City" (St. Croix), "Rock City" (St. Thomas), "Love City" (St. John), and "Small City" (Water Island). Motto is United in Pride and Hope

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United States Virgin Islands

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  1. United States Virgin Islands By: Melissa Wiley

  2. Nickname, Motto, date territory part of the United States • Nicknames are Twin City" (St. Croix), "Rock City" (St. Thomas), "Love City" (St. John), and "Small City" (Water Island). • Motto is United in Pride and Hope • It transferred from Denmark to United States on March 31, 1917

  3. territory birds • The US Virgin Islands does not have a main bird, some birds that live there are: • Cuckoos • Yellow-billed Cuckoos • Mangrove Cuckoos • Humming birds • Woodpeckers • Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

  4. territory flower and territory color • The flower is Yellow Elder or Yellow Trumpet • Main color is Yellow

  5. territory animals • There is no main animal but some of the animals are • Reptiles • Man lizard • Barred anole • Green iguana • Birds • Ospery • Amphibians • Mammals • White tailed deer • Mongoose

  6. territory seal territory tree • There is no main tree in the United States Virgin Islands

  7. territory flag

  8. All hail our Virgin Islands. • Em'ralds of the sea, • Where beaches bright with coral sand • And trade winds bless our native land. • All hail our Virgin Islands, • Bathed in waters blue, • We give our loyalty, • Full to thee, • And pledge allegiance forever true. • To thee our Virgin Islands, • Loving voices raise • A song in praise of brotherhood, • Where right makes might to fight for good. • To thee our Virgin Islands, • Haven of the free, • We sing our love to thee, • Joyously, • Our own fair islands of liberty. • March on oh Virgin Islands, • In the joyful throng, • Uphold the right and right the wrong • Where only peace and love belong. • March on oh Virgin Islands, • Democratic land. • Together hand in hand, • Take your stand, • Forever soldiers in freedom's band. • God bless our Virgin Islands, • Humbly now we pray, • Where all mankind can join today • In friendly warmth of work and play. • God bless our Virgin Islands, • Beautiful and tall. • Beneath a sunny sky, • Hilltops high • Hold out a welcome for one and all. territory song • Virgin Islands March • Made in 1963 • Music is by Sam Williams • Lyrics are by Atlon Adams • They are both from the 1920s

  9. territory jewel or mineral territory coin

  10. Historical significance of the territory 1787 it was historical significance as a territory

  11. Climate of the territory • The climate in the Virgin Islands is very warm and sunny. • There are crystal-clear water.

  12. Famous person from this territory Abdul Hodge was born on Thursday, September 09, 1982 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands Ivan Caesar was born on Saturday, January 07, 1967 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands Jeff Faulkner was born on Saturday, April 04, 1964 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands Renaldo Turnbull was born on Wednesday, January 05, 1966 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands

  13. Map and location of the territory and capital Virgin Islands are located South-east of Florida and east of Jamaica. The capital is Charlotte Amalie.

  14. Cost of average home Size of Rental St. Thomas & Water Island St. John St. Croix Efficiency Studio $800-$1100 $1000-$1500 $600 Cottage $1000-$1800 $1400-$1800 $1000-$1600 1 Bedroom Apt. $950-$1550 $1200-$1800 $800-$1000 2 Bedroom Apt. $1200-$1800 $1800-$3000 $900-$1500 2-3 Bedroom Condo $1700-$3500 $2000-$4000 $1200-$2000 3-4 Bedroom House $2500-$5000 $4000-$7000 $2000-$3500

  15. Governor of the territory John Percy DeJongh, Jr. was inaugurated as the seventh Governor of the United States Virgin Islands on January 1, 2007. was born on November 13, 1957 and was raised on St. Thomas

  16. Sports teams of the territory Basketball Soccer Football There sport are played just like we play them in the United States.

  17. Famous landmarks, places, parks • Virgin Islands National Park • It’s a tremendous resource, offering miles of shoreline, pristine reefs and 20 hiking trails. • Cruz Bay • Nicknamed ‘Love City, ’ St John’s main town

  18. Features and territory transportation

  19. Highest and lowest elevation Highest Point: Crown Mountain 475 M Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 M

  20. Taxes in the territory Federal Income Tax (same as US mainland) Property Tax Employers are required to remove social security, Medicare and income tax from employee pay. (same as US mainland)  There is no state tax in the U.S.V.I. 

  21. Cost of living in the territory Milk 1 gallon 3.50 in St. Thomas Milk 1/2 gallon 3.39 in St. Croix Velda 1/2 Gallon Milk 2.95 in St. John

  22. Population and natural resources • Population is 109,825 (July 2009 est.) • Natural resources are: • Sun • Sand • Sea • Surf

  23. Pictures

  24. Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Virgin_Islands http://www.mindat.org/dircnt_United+States+Virgin+Islands.html http://www.usvi.net/ www.britannica.com/.../topic/.../Viceroyalty-of-new-Granada https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vq.html http://www.emeraldcoastguide.net/Emerald%20Lady%20Jewelry.jpg http://www.famouswhy.com/Born_Where/Location/St._Thomas_Virgin_Islands.html http://www.theodora.com/wfb2003/virgin_islands/virgin_islands_geogrpahy.html http://www.governordejongh.com/administration/governor.html http://www.vimovingcenter.com/cost_of_living/ http://www.vimovingcenter.com/island_living/taxes.php http://www.theodora.com/wfb2003/virgin_islands/virgin_islands_geography.html http://www.lonelyplanet.com/us-virgin-islands/places http://www.nps.gov/viis

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