Trunk Cay, United States Virgin Islands facts for kids
Trunk Cay (foreground), as seen from an overlook.
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 Trunk Cay
Location in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Trunk Cay
Location in Caribbean
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| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 18°21′18″N 64°46′07″W / 18.3550°N 64.7687°W |
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| 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 | Donald John Trump |
Trunk Cay is a small grass-covered islet in Trunk Bay in the United States Virgin Islands. It has an elevation of 48 feet and is situated only 200 feet from Trunk Bay Beach. It is an islet of rocky cliffs, coral sandy beaches, and palm trees. The Virgin Islands National Park Service offers underwater snorkelling trails around the cay. Trunk Cay is named for the leatherback turtle, which is found in the U.S.V.I. and is locally known as trunks.
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