Danish West Indies

geographical name

the western Virgin Islands that were until 1917 a Danish possession and now constitute the Virgin Islands of the U.S.

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“Danish West Indies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Danish%20West%20Indies. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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