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Saint Vincent & The Grenadines

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At a glance

Region
Caribbean
Capital
Kingstown
Population
100,000 (2025)
Area
389 km²
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Drives on the
left
Calling code
+1 784
Visited: Saint Vincent & The Grenadines

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Before you go

Overview

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an Anglo-Caribbean country of 32 islands located at the Lesser Antilles Island arc South of Caribbean. The main inhabited islands in the region are Bequia, Mustique, Union Island and Canouan.

The country recorded a population of 110,210 in 2018 and covers an area of 389 km2.

Its capital city, which is also the main port, is Kingstown. Its landmarks are St Mary’s Cathedral, Fort Charlotte and Botanical Gardens.

Other metropolitan centres are Chateaubelair, Barrouallie, Georgetown, Carriere Village, Belair and Layou.

Mustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

History

Christopher Columbus arrived on the main Island on St Vincent’s Day in 1498. It was recognized as a British colony in 1783.

Slavery was abolished from the country in 1834.

The country gained independence in 1979.

Food & culture

The country’s culture is influenced by the French, British and African cultures.

The crops grown in the country are root crops, vegetables and arrowroot.

The most popular dishes are salt fish, pumpkin, callaloo soup, conch, shrimp, lobster, whelk, breadfruit, fried jackfish and fish.

Wildlife

Common wildlife animals found in the country are turtles, kingfish, barracuda, whales, dolphins and manatees.

Festivals & events

The events held in the country include Independence Day on 27th October, Christmas and Mustique Blues Festival.

Things to see

Tobago Cays are an archipelago that is situated in the south Grenadines of the country with five smaller islands and coral reefs.

Union Island is a 9 km2 surface situated on west-southwest of Barbados.

Petit Saint Vincent is an island in Grenadine Islands.

Other must-visit places are Mayreau, Palm Island, Bequia, Salt Whistle Bay and La Soufriere.

Interesting facts

It is the largest producer of arrowroot and arrowroot flour in the world.

The country’s national animal is Amazona Guildingii.

The famous Pirates of the Caribbean films were all filmed in the country.

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Cities & towns I’ve visited

My photos from Saint Vincent & The Grenadines

October 2023 St Vincent & The Grenadines

Calliaqua, Wallibou, Port Elizabeth, Waterloo

Whole trip gallery
  • A man and a woman in sunglasses holding chocolate ice lollies by a harbour.
  • A man and a woman taking a selfie above a turquoise bay with boats.
  • A man with arms out standing on the edge of a huge volcanic crater.
  • A man in sunglasses taking a selfie at the rim of a vast grey volcanic crater.
  • A man and a woman with walking sticks standing among rocks in the rainforest.
  • A man and a woman with wooden walking sticks on a ridge above green hills.
  • Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
  • A small forested island in clear blue Caribbean water with boats anchored nearby.
  • A man standing waist-deep in clear turquoise water with arms outstretched and yachts anchored behind.
  • Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
  • A view from a volcano's ash-covered slopes over green hills to the sea under a cloudy sky.
  • A vast grey volcanic crater with steep walls and a pale sandy patch on its floor.

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Neighbours

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines has no land borders with other countries.

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