US Virgin Islands is located in Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, and east of Puerto Rico. Tourism is the primary economic activity, accounting for 80% of GDP and employment. The islands normally host 2 million visitors a year. The manufacturing sector consists of petroleum refining, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and watch assembly. The agricultural sector is small, with most food being imported. International business and financial services are a small but growing component of the economy.

Area: 135 sq km

Population: 119,827

Capital: Charlotte Amalie

People: African descent (75%), US mainland (13%), Puerto Rican (5%), Danish, French

Language: English, Spanish, Castilian and French

Religion: Baptist (42%), Catholic (34%), and Episcopalian (17%)

Government: Unincorporated territory of the US

GDP: US$2.4 billion

Major Industries: Tourism and oil refining.

Major Trading Partners: USA and Puerto Rico