Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Location : Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Capital City : Kingstown
Curreny : East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Languages Spoken : English, French patois
Climate : tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
National Holiday : Independence Day, 27 October (1979)
Background Information
Disputed between France and the United Kingdom in the 18th century, Saint Vincent was ceded to the latter in 1783. Autonomy was granted in 1969, and independence in 1979.
Geographical Note
the administration of the islands of the Grenadines group is divided between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is comprised of 32 islands and cays
Economy
Bananas and other agricultural products remain the staple of this lower-middle income country's economy. Although tourism and other services have been growing moderately in recent years, the government has been ineffective at introducing new industries. Unemployment remains high, and economic growth hinges upon seasonal variations in the agricultural and tourism sectors. Tropical storms wiped out substantial portions of crops in 1994 and 1995, and tourism in the Eastern Caribbean has suffered low arrivals following September 11. St. Vincent is home to a small offshore banking sector, but its restrictive secrecy laws have come under international review. As of June 2001, it remained on the Financial Action Task Force's list of noncooperative jurisdictions.
Religions
Anglican 47%, Methodist 28%, Roman Catholic 13%, Hindu Seventh-Day Adventist, other Protestant
Ports : Kingstown
International Disputes - Risks to travellers
: none
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