Generic Information
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (/ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːnz/ GREH-nə-DEENZ) is an island nation situated in the Eastern Caribbean. It is part of the southeast Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, positioned at the southern end of the Eastern Caribbean Sea border, where it converges with the Atlantic Ocean.
Its 369 km2 (142 sq mi) territory consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and, south of that, two-thirds of the northern part of the Grenadines, a chain of 32 smaller islands. Some of the Grenadines are inhabited—Bequia, Mustique, Union Island, Canouan, Petit Saint Vincent, Palm Island, Mayreau, Young Island—while others are not: Tobago Cays, Baliceaux, Battowia, Quatre, Petite Mustique, Savan and Petit Nevis. Most of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lies within the Hurricane Alley.
All the major islands are volcanic in origin. The island topography is typically characterized by steep slopes that converge toward the island centers.
The island of Saint Vincent is characterized by its volcanic terrain and dense forests, with little level ground. The windward side of the island is rugged and steep, while the leeward side features numerous sandy beaches and bays. The highest peak, La Soufrière volcano, rises to an impressive 1,234 meters (4,049 feet) above sea level. Other notable mountains on St. Vincent include Richmond Peak, Mount Brisbane, Colonarie Mountain, Grand Bonhomme, Petit Bonhomme, and Mount St. Andrew, arranged from north to south.
English is the official language. Most Vincentians speak Vincentian Creole. English is used in education, government, religion, and other formal domains, while Creole (or 'dialect' as it is referred to locally) is used in informal situations such as in the home and among friends.1
For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
1Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Wikipedia Information
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines IMF Country Information
Humanitarian Info
World Food Programme Information on the Carribeans
https://www.unocha.org/barbados
United Nations Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
United Nations Eastern Caribbean /Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Facts and Figures
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Wolfram Alpha Information
