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    What country did the United States purchase the Virgin Islands from?

    Question #13177. Asked by Courtney. (Aug 01 01 11:11 PM)


    finlady

    		The U.S. purchased the Danish portion of the Virgin Islands from Denmark.
    www.cia.gov/publications/factsbook/glos/vq.html

    Aug 01 01, 11:33 PM
    Brainy Blonde

    		Denmark
    See http://www.usvi.net/usvi/stx/history.html

    Aug 01 01, 11:34 PM

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