St. Vincent Country Profile

The multi-island country of St Vincent and the Grenadines is a land of contrasts. St Vincent - the main population centre - is mountainous and lush. Rainforests thrive in the interior and La Soufriere, an active volcano which last erupted in 1979, dominates the north. Of the many islands and cays that make up the Grenadines, Mustique, Palm Island and Union Island are haunts of the rich and famous - offering yachting, diving and fine beaches.

Full name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Population: 109,000 (UN, 2010)

Capital and largest city: Kingstown

Area: 389 sq km (150 sq miles)

Major languages: English

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 East Caribbean dollar = 100 cents

Main exports: Bananas, arrowroot (starch), nutmeg, mace, coconuts

GNI per capita: US $5,110 (World Bank, 2009)

Internet domain: .vc

International dialling code: +1784

Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a governor

 

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