What are some cool facts about St. Croix?

Saint Croix has flown seven different flags. It has been colonized by Spain, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, the Knights of Malta, Denmark, and the United States. The Carib were the last of the Native Indian people to inhabit St. Croix.



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What is the legal drinking age? The legal drinking age is lower than most of the United States, but you must be at least 18 to order an alcoholic beverage on St. Croix. Please note, you must be at least 21 to enter the casinos.

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The North Shore It is the most touristy region of St. Croix, site of the best beaches, the most hotels, and the densest shopping. It is also the takeoff point (at Christiansted Harbor) for excursions to Buck Island, St. Croix's most popular attraction.

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Croix; they are part of the charm of what makes the Crucian experience unique.
  1. The first thing you say to someone as a greeting should be “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” or “Good Night” depending on the time of day. ...
  2. Don't be surprised if people toot their car horns at you. ...
  3. Enjoy the slower pace.


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Croix had the highest poverty rate of the islands at 40.6% (nearly the same as the rate in 2013: 40.5%). In St. Thomas, 34% of children lived in families in poverty (up from 29% in 2013).

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In the United States, the minimum legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages is 21 years of age; the two exceptions are Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands where the age is 18. The legal drinking age varies by state, and many states have no age requirements for supervised drinking with one's parents or legal guardians.

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As with many Caribbean islands, Christianity is the predominant religion on St. Croix, although there are several other religious and spiritual practices to be found here including Rastafarian, Islam, and Judaism.

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