Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
one of the main islands of the United States Virgin Islands
Saint Croix (pronounced /ˌseɪnt ˈkrɔɪ/; Spanish: Santa Cruz; Dutch: Sint-Kruis) is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is a county and a district of the United States Virgin Islands. It is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Nickname: Twin City | |
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Geography | |
Location | Caribbean Sea |
Coordinates | 17°45′N 64°45′W / 17.750°N 64.750°W |
Archipelago | Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands |
Total islands | 1 |
Area | 82.88 sq mi (214.7 km2) |
Length | 28 mi (45 km) |
Width | 7 mi (11 km) |
Highest elevation | 1,165 ft (355.1 m) |
Highest point | Mount Eagle |
Administration | |
United States | |
Insular area | United States Virgin Islands |
District | Saint Croix |
Largest settlement | Christiansted (pop. 3,000) |
Demographics | |
Population | 60,000 |
Pop. density | 279.46/km2 (723.8/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Afro-Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Caucasian |
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