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___ Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesDestination Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a virtual travel guide to Yurumein, which means "the beauty of the rainbows in the valleys." You might think you know this place, the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" was filmed partly in SVG.This page aims to give you a broad overview of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you want to know about this Caribbean island nation, e.g.: official web sites of SVG, addresses of embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local news from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. |
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Hairoun |
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 Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Background: Saint Vincent part of the Windward Islands, the southern group of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies was colonized in 1762. France captured it in 1779 but returned it to Britain in 1783. The islands were formerly part of the British colony of the Windward Islands from 1871 to 1958. The nation gained full independence in 1979. The Grenadines include 32 islands, the largest of which are Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, and Union. Some of the smaller islands are privately owned. related countries: Belize, Grenada, UK Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
 Official Name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Abbreviation: SVG Carib Indian names: Hairoun(a) (Meaning: Home of the Blessed), Yurumein. ISO Country Code: vc Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 17:49 Capital City: Kingstown (pop 20 000) Other Cities: Georgetown, Chateaubelair, Port Elizabeth. Government: Type: Parliamentary democracy; independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth. Independency: 27 October 1979 (from UK) Constitution: 26 July 1979 Geography: Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, between St. Lucia and Grenada. Area: 453 sq km (175 sq mi) Terrain: Volcanic and mountainous, with the highest peak, Soufriere, rising to 1,219 meters (4,000 ft.). Climate: Tropical; rainy season (May to November) People: Nationality: Vincentian. Population: 115 000. Ethnic groups: African descent (66%), mixed (19%), West Indian (6%), Carib Indian (2%). Religions: Christian, Hindu. Languages: English (official); some French Patois spoken. Literacy: 98% Natural resources: Hydropower, cropland. Agriculture products: Bananas, coconuts, sweet potatoes, spices, small numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, fish. Industries: Food processing, cement, furniture, clothing, starch. Exports partners: UK 33.5%, Barbados 13.1%, Saint Lucia 11.5%, Trinidad and Tobago 9.9%, Antigua and Barbuda 8.3%, USA 5.3%, Grenada 5.3%, Dominica 4.1% (2004) Imports partners: USA 37.5%, Trinidad and Tobago 21.3%, UK 10.5% (2004) Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesgov.vcOfficial website of the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines SVG mission to the US, Washington DC. Maps Map of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Shaded relief map of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  Google
Earth Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesZoomable satellite view of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Google
Earth KingstownZoomable satellite view of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean.  Saint Vincent © svgtourism.com |
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NewsThe HeraldPDF news with international and Caribbean latest headlines. Searchlight Newspaper St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The Vincentian National newspaper of SVG. Radio St. Vincent and the Grenadines Broadcasting Corporation, Ltd. Music and news. |
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Arts & CultureCaribbean Compass OnlineThe insider's view of the Caribbean's sea and shore is based at Bequia. Garifuna Cultural Survival The story of the Garinagu of the Garifuna nation. |
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Business & EconomyEastern Caribbean Central BankSVG is ECCB Member. Transportation Mustique Airways Serves the Grenadines and other Caribbean islands. SVG AIR Scheduled and charter services to the Grenadines and other Caribbean islands. |
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Destination Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: St. Vincent, Bequia (Bek-wee), Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Petit St. Vincent and Union Island.Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, cruising, diving, tours and much more. St Vincent & The Grenadines The official travel and tourism web site, published by the Department of Tourism. Bequia Bequia Tourism Association Information on the tiny island of Bequia. Bequia Guide Island & Holiday Directory for the island of Bequia. Bequiasweet.com A site dedicated to Bequia the BIG little island. Grenadines.Net Island guide to the Grenadines. ScubaMom's St. Vincent & the Grenadines Introduction and Links Visit St. Vincent & the Grenadines SVG online travel guide. Hotels St.Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association Site includes a SVG Guide, Events & Activities, a Photo Gallery and Members Listing. |
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EducationSt. George's UniversityKingstown Medical College, St. Vincent is part of St. George's University in Grenada. |
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EnvironmentSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesThe UN Works for Small Island Nations. Eastern Caribbean Coalition for Environmental Awareness Overall objective of ECCA's programme is to strengthen regional initiatives within the Eastern Caribbean, promote community based nature and heritage tourism, environmental education and to improve the conservation of island ecosystems. |
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HistoryHistory of St VincentRead more about the Grenadines history. St. Vincent History Overview of St. Vincent's history by Ministry of Tourism and Culture. |
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Additional Information on Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesBBC News Country Profile: Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCultural Profiles Project Canada: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Governments on the WWW: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines LANIC: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Latin American Network Information Center. Open Directory Project: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Wikipedia: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The World Factbook -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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