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Neighboring Countries of Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Virgin Islands
Location
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Area
1,910 km² — twice the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little flat land
Climate
Subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Crown Mountain 474 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
Pleasant climate, beaches foster tourism
Natural hazards
Several hurricanes in recent years; frequent and severe droughts and floods; occasional earthquakes
Good to know
Important location along the Anegada Passage, a key shipping lane for the Panama Canal; Saint Thomas has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the Caribbean
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Virgin Islands
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).