St., one of the Virgin islands in the West Indies, belonging to Denmark, N. Lat. (of the W. end) 18° 20', W. Long. 64° 55'. Area, 43 square miles. The outline is irregular, and the surface rugged and hilly, de- ascending gradually from a height about the centre to the shore. The forests with which it was formerly covered have been cut down; and the soil is sandy, barren, and destitute of water. But a small portion of the area is cultivated, and sugar and cotton are the principal crops raised. Pop. 12,800, of whom 4300 are slaves. The capital, St Thomas, is a free port, much frequented by European ships.

St., an island belonging to Portugal, in the Gulf of Guinea, almost under the equator, in E. Long. 6.3. Area, 145 square miles. It is of volcanic formation, and has a peak in the centre 7020 feet high. The valleys are fertile, and the vegetation luxuriant; but the climate is very hot and unhealthy. Maze, dates, sugar, indigo, cotton, &c., are produced here. Pop. from 15,000 to 20,000, mostly slaves. St Thomas, the capital, on the N.E. coast, is defended by a fort. Pop. 4000.