Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea, a county and
constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an
unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is
the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. As of the 2001
census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,181 about 47% of the US
Virgin Island total. The district has a land area of 31.24 square miles
(80.9 km2). The post-war era also saw the rise of tourism on the island.
With relatively cheap air travel and the American embargo on Cuba, the
numbers of visitors greatly increased.
Though
it’s only 32 square miles in size, St. Thomas has a million miles worth
of things to do. Go shopping and sailing, snorkeling and sightseeing,
or diving and dining. Enjoy the island’s world-renowned golf course,
picture-perfect beaches and spectacular nightlife. Take the Skyride 700
feet above the city or climb the famous 99 Steps of Charlotte Amalie for
an incomparable view of the Caribbean. And if you’re interested in
culture and history, don’t miss seeing the second-oldest synagogue in
the Western Hemisphere, the 1680-built Fort Christian or the childhood
home of Camille Pissarro, one of the best-known French Impressionists.
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