Kalkun CayLocation in the CaribbeanShow map of the U.S. Virgin IslandsKalkun CayKalkun Cay (Caribbean)Show map of Caribbean | |
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Location | Caribbean Sea |
Coordinates | 18°21′01″N 65°03′28″W / 18.3504°N 65.0577°W / 18.3504; -65.0577 |
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United States United States Virgin Islands | |
Federal Department | U.S. Department of the Interior |
Federal Agency | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Capital city | Washington, D.C. |
Largest settlement | New York City |
President | Joseph Biden |
Kalkun Cay is a rocky, steep and narrow islet, located in the middle of the Savana Passage in the United States Virgin Islands. It is one mile northeast of Savana Island and one mile west of West Point on the island of Saint Thomas. Kalkun Cay is 73 feet high and covered with underbrush and grass. It is an important habitat of native seabirds.
References
- Griffes, Peter L. (2004). 2004 Atlantic Boating Almanac: Gulf of Mexico. ProStar Publications. Page 527. ISBN 9781577855125.
- Miller, Debra (2005). Caribbean Islands. Lonely Planet. Page 344. ISBN 9781741040555.
- Nelson, Bryan (1978). The Sulidae: Gannets and Boobies. University of Aberdeen. Page 430.
Territory of United States Virgin Islands | |
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Charlotte Amalie (capital) | |
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