Danish West Indies

GPTKB entity

Statements (103)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:region
gptkbp:abolished_slavery 1848
gptkbp:breeding_behavior gptkb:Denmark-Norway
gptkb:Denmark
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Charlotte_Amalie
gptkbp:city gptkb:Charlotte_Amalie
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Danish_culture
African culture
Caribbean culture
European culture
gptkbp:currency gptkb:Danish_West_Indies_dollar
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:economic_activity sugar production
gptkbp:established 17th century
gptkbp:established_in 17th century
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:wildlife
gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:tourism
gptkb:art_galleries
gptkb:historical_architecture
beaches
cultural festivals
local crafts
local cuisine
natural parks
scenic landscapes
water sports
carnival celebrations
marine biodiversity
festivals and events
historical reenactments
cultural exchanges
cultural heritage sites
island hopping
marine parks
music and dance traditions
historical museums
snorkeling and diving spots
cruise ship ports
gptkbp:geographical_feature coral reefs
beautiful beaches
tropical climate
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Danish_West_India_Company
gptkbp:historical_event World War II impact
Post-colonial development
Transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States
Danish colonial rule
American purchase in 1917
gptkbp:historical_significance colonial history
sugar plantations
U. S. territorial expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Danish West Indies
gptkbp:included_islands gptkb:Saint_John
gptkb:Saint_Thomas
gptkb:Saint_Croix
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Saint_John
gptkb:Saint_Thomas
gptkb:Saint_Croix
gptkbp:is_located_in near Panama Canal
gptkbp:is_sold_at gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:Danish
gptkbp:owned_by gptkb:Denmark
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkbp:population approximately 100,000 (historical peak)
gptkbp:renamed gptkb:U._S._Virgin_Islands
gptkbp:sale_date gptkb:1917
gptkbp:sells 25 million dollars
gptkbp:slave_trade was prevalent
gptkbp:tourism developed after sale
gptkbp:trade_goods gptkb:rum
sugar
molasses
gptkbp:u._s._acquisition_reason World War I concerns
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_capital gptkb:Charlotte_Amalie
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_climate tropical maritime climate
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_cuisine seafood and local dishes
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_culture blend of African and European traditions
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_currency gptkb:United_States_dollar
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_economy tourism and services
dependent on tourism
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_education public education system
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_environment protected national parks
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_festivals Carnival celebrations
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_geography hilly terrain and coastal areas
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_government territorial government
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_healthcare public healthcare system
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_heritage gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_history influenced by colonial past
part of the transatlantic slave trade
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_music calypso and reggae
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_official_language English
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_population approximately 106,000
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_representation non-voting delegate in Congress
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_sports popular sports include soccer and cricket
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_status gptkb:unincorporated_community
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_transportation ferry services between islands
gptkbp:u._s._virgin_islands_wildlife diverse marine life
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashanti_Empire
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Ashanti_Confederacy
gptkb:František_Kupka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4