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Columbus sailed past these islands in 1492, and for another 130 years the thickly forested landscape of St. Vincent deterred any serious European exploration and settlements.

For most of the 18th Century, the British, French and Carib Indians fought for control. There were numerous bloody battles, with the British gaining total control in 1790s, as all of the remaining Caribs were shipped to Central America.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines are some 32 islands and cays stretching south (about 48 miles) to the country of Grenada.

The big island of St. Vincent (volcanic in origin) has a rugged mountainous terrain, lush forests and many uncluttered beaches and inlets. The port city of Kingstown is one of the most picturesque in the Caribbean.

The Grenadines includes Bequia, Canouan, Mustique and Union, and a group of smaller (many unpopulated) islands. All are low-lying, ringed by coral reefs, and famed for some of the best beaches and sailing conditions on the planet.

The overall economy of the St. Vincent & The Grenadines revolves around agriculture, with bananas and coconut palms the major cash crops.

Tourism is a growing business (especially on St. Vincent), but on the outer islands, smaller crowds, isolated beaches and quiet days are the norm.

Official Name Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Population 121,000

Capital City Kingstown (17,600)

Languages English (official), French patois

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Official Currency East Caribbean Dollar

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Religions Anglican, Methodist, Catholic, others

Land Area 150 sq miles (389 sq km)

Latitude/Longitude 13º 16N, 61º 23W

Highest Point Mt. Soufriere, (active volcano)

4,048 ft. (1,234m)

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St. Vincent & The Grenadines Outline Map here

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Large Map here

St. Vincent & The Grenadines CIA Map here!

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St. Vincent & The Grenadines Tourism here

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Diving here

Bequia Tourism here

Mustique Island here

St. Vincent & The Grenadines (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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