Capital: Charlotte Amalie (since 1917).
Government: U.S. Congress--one delegate in the House of
Representatives who votes only in committees. Territorial
legislature--a one-house legislature of 15 senators.
Area: 132 sq. mi. (342 sq. km). Coastline--117 mi. (188 km).
Elevation: Highest--Crown Mt. on St. Thomas, 1,556 ft. (474 m) above
sea level; Lowest--sea level along the coasts.
Population: 1990 census--101,809; density, 771 persons per sq. mi.
(298 per sq. km); distribution, 61 per cent rural, 39 per cent
urban.
Chief Products: Agriculture--beef cattle, chickens, eggs, goats,
hogs, milk, vegetables. Manufacturing--alumina, concrete products,
petroleum products, rum, scientific instruments, textiles, and
watches.
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