The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a sovereign island nation located in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea.[1] Its 389-square-kilometre (150 sq mi) territory consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines. The country has a French and British colonial history and is now part of the Commonwealth of Nations and CARICOM.
General reference
edit- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Official English country name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Common endonym: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Official endonym: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- ISO country codes: VC, VCT, 670
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:VC
- Internet country code top-level domain: .vc
Geography of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editGeography of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is:
- an archipelago
- a country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- North America (though not on the mainland)
- Atlantic Ocean
- North Atlantic
- Caribbean
- Antilles
- Lesser Antilles
- Windward Islands
- Saint Vincent (island) and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines
- Windward Islands
- Lesser Antilles
- Antilles
- Caribbean
- North Atlantic
- Time zone: Eastern Caribbean Time (UTC-04)
- Extreme points of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- High: Soufrière 1,234 m (4,049 ft)
- Low: Caribbean Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 84 km
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 120,000 - 182nd most populous country
- Area of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 389
- Atlas of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Environment of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Climate of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Renewable energy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Geology of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Protected areas of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Wildlife of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Fauna of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Natural geographic features of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Fjords of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Glaciers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Lakes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Mountains of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Rivers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Valleys of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: None
Regions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editRegions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Ecoregions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editList of ecoregions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Ecoregions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Demography of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editGovernment and politics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editPolitics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Form of government:
- Capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Kingstown
- Elections in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Political parties in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Branches of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editGovernment of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Executive branch of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Head of state: King of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, King Charles III
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
- Cabinet of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Legislative branch of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Parliament of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (bicameral)
- Upper house: Senate of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Lower house: House of Commons of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Judicial branch of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editCourt system of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Supreme Court of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Foreign relations of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editForeign relations of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Diplomatic missions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Diplomatic missions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
International organization membership
editSaint Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editLaw of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Constitution of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Crime in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Human rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- LGBT rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Freedom of religion in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Law enforcement in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Military of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editMilitary of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Command
- Commander-in-chief:
- Ministry of Defence of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Commander-in-chief:
Local government in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editLocal government in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
History of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editHistory of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Timeline of the history of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Portal: Current events/Saint Vincent and the Grenadines|Current events of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Military history of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Culture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editCulture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Architecture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Cuisine of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Festivals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Languages of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Media in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- National symbols of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- People of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Records of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Religion in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: None
Art in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Art in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Cinema of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Literature of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Music of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Television in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Theatre in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editEconomy and infrastructure of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editEconomy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 175th (one hundred and seventy fifth)
- Agriculture in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Banking in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Communications in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Companies of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Currency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Dollar
- ISO 4217: XCD
- Energy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Mining in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Tourism in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transport in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Stock Exchange
Education in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
editInfrastructure of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
edit- Health in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Airports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Rail transport in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Roads in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Water supply and sanitation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
See also
editSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Index of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-related topics
- Member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
- Member state of the United Nations
- Monarchy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Outline of geography
- Outline of North America
- Outline of the Caribbean
References
edit- ^ a b "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 7, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.