St.Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent ( St.Vincent ) and the Grenadines lies to the west of Barbados south of Saint Lucia and north of Grenada in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, (an island arc of the Caribbean Sea). The islands of Saint ( St.Vincent )Vincent and the Grenadines include the main island of Saint Vincent ( St.Vincent ) 344 km2 (133 sq mi) and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines 45 km² (17 sq mi), which are a chain of small islands stretching south from Saint Vincent to Grenada. The capital of Saint Vincent is Kingstown.
The island of Saint Vincent ( St.Vincent ) is volcanic and includes little level ground. The windward side of the island is very rocky and steep, while the leeward side has more sandy beaches and bays. The country’s highest peak is La Soufriere volcano at 1,234 m (4,049 ft).
Country | St.Vincent |
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Population | 100,000 |
Visa requirements | No Visa Required |
Languages spoken | English |
Currency used | Eastern Caribbean Dollars ( XCD ) $1 USD - $2.70 XCD |
Area (km2) | 345 km² ; (133 sq mi) |