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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Official name
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Capital
Kingstown
Region
Caribbean
Population (2018 est.)
≈ 110,000
Area
389 km²
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Neighbours
None — island or sea borders only
Internet / phone
.vc · +1784

Where it is

Notable facts

  • The country includes 32 islands and cays; only nine are inhabited.
  • La Soufrière volcano erupted in 1902 and again in 2021, forcing large evacuations.
  • Saint Vincent’s Botanical Gardens, founded in 1765, are among the oldest in the Western Hemisphere and hold a descendant of the breadfruit tree brought by Captain Bligh.
  • The Grenadines, including Bequia and Mustique, are a major yachting destination.

National dish

Roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish Breadfruit roasted over an open fire with fried jackfish.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's official national dish.