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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Capital
Kingstown
Population
110K
Area
389 km²
Language
English

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Kingstown, with a population of approximately 110K and a total area of 389 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

📊 Quick Facts about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Population
110K
total residents
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Total Area
389 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
283/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$0.9B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$8,182
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
84 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1979
established
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Local Time in Kingstown

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines covers an area of 389 km² with a population density of 283/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.9B ($8,182 per capita) and gained independence in 1979. It has a coastline of 84 km.

Did You Know?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a sailor's paradise, the Grenadines chain of 32 islands and cays is considered one of the world's finest sailing destinations. La Soufrière volcano erupted dramatically in 2021, forcing the evacuation of 16,000 people.

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✈️ Travel Information for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Best Time to Visit
December–May
Tropical, dry season December–May
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Saint Vincent and the Grenadines travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the Map

Street-level photo from Kingstown
📍 Kingstown · 1/1
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines World Rankings

1st
Grenadines
The Grenadines, one of the world's finest sailing destinations
1st
Pirates of the Caribbean
Bequia and the Grenadines were filming locations for Pirates of the Caribbean
1st
Volcanic
La Soufrière, one of the most active volcanoes in the Caribbean
1st
Arrowroot
World's largest producer of arrowroot starch

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Kingstown.

What continent is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines use?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-784.

What is the GDP of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a GDP of $0.9B, with a GDP per capita of $8,182.

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