St. Vincent and Grenadines
Resistance by native Caribs prevented colonization on St. Vincent until 1719. Disputed between France and the United Kingdom for most of the 18th century, the island was ceded to the latter in 1783. Between 1960 and 1962, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was a separate administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 118,149
Nationality (Noun): Saint Vincentian(s) or Vincentian(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): none
Country Name (short form): Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Kingstown
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering St. Vincent and Grenadines: St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada
Land Area: 389 sq km
Comparative Area: twice the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 84 km
National Holiday: Independence Day, 27 October (1979)
International Phone Code: -783
Currency Code: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Internet Country Code: .vc
US Embassy Location: none; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
US Embassy Mailing Address: none
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