Immigrated to the United States Virgin Islands

Islands in the West Indies. Located in the northernmost part of Little Antilles, 64 kilometers west of Puerto Rico Island. It consists of 100 islands and coral reefs, covering an area of 497 square kilometers. The population is about110000 (1981). It consists of limestone and volcanic rocks. Most islands are hilly. Tropical climate, influenced by the northeast trade winds, the annual average temperature is about 25℃, and the annual precipitation is about 1 200mm, mainly in summer. Since16th century, it has been colonized by the west, Holland, Britain, France and Denmark, and later it belongs to the United States and Britain.

Name: United States Virgin Islands

Area: 3 4 4 square kilometers, and the residents are mostly black and mixed-race. Most people believe in Protestantism. 1 9 1 7 The United States bought it from Denmark and it is under the jurisdiction of the Admiralty. From 65438 to 0927, the islanders became "American citizens". It has a savanna climate. Mainly produces sugar cane. Tourism is developed, and the capital is Charlotte Amalia.

Name: British Virgin Islands.

Area: 153 km2. Population:19800 (estimated in 2000). Mainly black. General English. Most people believe in Christianity. Capital: Luzhen, population 3500 (1992).

Description: It is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, at the northern end of leeward islands, 0/00 km from the east coast of Puerto Rico and adjacent to the US Virgin Islands. It has a subtropical climate, with an annual average temperature of 265,438+0℃ ~ 32℃ and an annual precipitation of 65,438+0,000mm. The original aborigines were Indians. Columbus arrived at the island on 1493. 1672 was annexed by Britain. 1872 became a part of British colony leeward islands, and was under the jurisdiction of Governor leeward islands before 1960. Now it is British territory. The current Constitution came into effect in April of 1967 and was revised in June of 1977. It is stipulated that the Queen of England is the head of state, and the Governor-General represents the Queen and is appointed by the Queen to be responsible for national defense, foreign affairs, civil affairs, justice and some financial affairs. An administrative committee composed of the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Attorney General and three other ministers handles administrative affairs. The Governor is the Chairman of the Executive Committee; The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor from the majority party in the Legislative Council. The Parliament is called the Legislative Committee, which consists of the Speaker, the Attorney General and the directly elected representatives of 13. The term of office is four years. In the Legislative Council election on May 1 999 17, the Virgin Islands Party won 7 seats, the newly established National Democratic Party won 5 seats, and the concerned citizens movement won1seat. & ltb> important people: