Saint Vincent & 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.

Annual events/ celebrations/ festivals

The events held in the country include Independence Day on 27^th 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.

Borders

It is bordered by Saint Lucia on the north, Barbados on the east and Grenada on the south.