Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Overview
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located in the Eastern Caribbean with a population density of over 300 inhabitants/km2 (700 per sq mi) estimating to be a population of 110,872. Independence was attained in 1979 and the official language is English. The capital, Kingstown, is located on the main island St. Vincent.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is made of a chain of 32 islands and Cays. There are nine inhabited islands in this chain including St. Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent.
Currency
The official currency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the EC dollar (Eastern Caribbean currency).
Airport
The main airport is the Argyle International Airport.
Banks
Central Bank
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel:1-784-456-1413
Fax: 1-784-457-2575
Commercial Banks
Republic Bank
Halifax Street
P. O. Box 237
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: 1-784-457-1601
1st National Bank
81 South River Rd.,
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: 1-784-456-1501
Fax: 1-784-456-2141
Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Reigate Building
Granby Street
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: 1-784-457-1844
Fax: 1-784-457-2612
St. Vincent Cooperative Bank
Cnr. of Long Lane
Upper and South River Rd.
Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: 1-784-456-1894
Fax: 1-784-457-2183
Political Parties
Unity Labour Party (ULP)
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Green Party
Elections are held every five (5) years.
