Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands featuring mountain ranges, black sand beaches and coral reefs across 389 square kilometers. The main island contains tropical rainforests and agricultural lands, while the Grenadines form smaller islands with white sand beaches and protected bays.

Control shifted between French and British powers before independence in 1979 established the territory as a sovereign state. Indigenous Caribs resisted European colonization longer than on most Caribbean islands.

The roughly 110,000 residents preserve traditions through calypso music, steelpan performances and the annual Vincy Mas carnival, which blends heritage with contemporary expression. Creole cuisine reflects African, indigenous and European influences, while local craftsmanship incorporates materials such as bamboo and coconut.

Argyle International Airport serves as the main gateway, while ferry services connect islands from the port capital of Kingstown. The dry season from January through May offers favorable travel conditions.

La Soufrière volcano reaches 1,220 meters and produced major eruptions in 1812, 1902, 1979 and most recently in 2021. The country harbors one of the last populations of the Saint Vincent parrot, an endemic species with only 500 individuals remaining in the wild.

Inception: 1979

Capital city: Kingstown

Part of: Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Shares border with: Venezuela

Website: https://gov.vc

GPS coordinates: 12.90447,-61.27656

Latest update: December 15, 2025 03:04