Synopsis of Saint Vincent and Grenadines
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| Location: |
13 15 N, 61 12 W |
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Area: |
389 km2 (Saint Vincent 344 km2)
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Coastline: |
84 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical; little seasonal temperature
variation; rainy season (May to November) |
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Terrain: |
Volcanic, mountainous |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Soufriere 1,234 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Hydropower, cropland |
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Natural hazards: |
Hurricanes; Soufriere volcano on the
island of Saint Vincent is a constant threat |
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Environmental issues: |
Pollution of coastal waters and shorelines
from discharges by pleasure yachts and other effluents; in
some areas, pollution is severe enough to make swimming
prohibitive |
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Population: |
117,193 (July 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
black 66%, mixed 19%, East Indian 6%,
Carib Amerindian 2%, other 7% |
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Languages: |
English (official), English dialect |
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