Capital: Charlotte Amalie Airport: Cyril E. King Airport Land Area: 32 sq. miles Population: Approx. 51,000 Currency: U.S. dollar USVI Dept. of Tourism (340) 774-8784 www.usvitourism.vi
ST. THOMAS Visitors can look forward to speedy service and shopping in St. Thomas, the most cosmopolitan and energetic of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands, is the most visited port in the Caribbean and boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. The city’s reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean attracts visitors from around the world who are drawn to its elegant dining, exciting nightlife and international, duty-free shopping. A mountainous island, St. Thomas offers stunning vistas in all directions, with views of the Caribbean from 1,500 feet above sea level. Breathtaking natural wonders like magnificent Magens Bay and Drake’s Seat are world-renowned and have consistently been voted some of the most beautiful sites in the world.