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St. Croix
Country: U.S.
St. Croix by the Numbers:
Population: 119,000
Land Area: 84 sq mi
Average Annual Rainfall: 40 in
Average January Temperature: 79 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 84 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Oil, Sugar, Agriculture, Tourism
Electricity: 120 volts, 60 Hz; standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT-4
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 340
Did You Know?
In November of 1493 Christopher Columbus and his crew landed on the north shore of St. Croix.
Orientation
St. Croix is one of the United States Virgin Islands, which are located between the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean. About 50 miles east of Puerto Rico, they make up part of the large arc of Caribbean islands that stretch from Florida down to South America. St. Croix is the southernmost of the Virgin Islands, and is also the largest.
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