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  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent sovereign state of the Caribbean, part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Vincent and the Grenadines is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are a full and participating member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines   (989 words)

  
 Introduction to the Islands - St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent state with a stable, democratic government.
By 1676, 30% of the population of St. Vincent consisted of former slaves.
Vincent is a rugged volcanic island with a 4000 foot volcano that dominates the northern third of the island.
www.scubasvg.com /islands/islandsintro.html   (1220 words)

  
 St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Vincent and the Grenadines are located in the south Eastern Caribbean about 90 miles west of Barbados - the likely place that you would disembark then continue your flight to St. Vincent.
This is the land - St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Because Union Island is the most southern of the island nation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it boasts the headquarters of the southern Grenadines.
www.ualberta.ca /~amitchel/stvg.html   (1398 words)

  
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (08/05)
Vincent and the Grenadines' currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), a regional currency shared among members of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
Vincent and the Grenadines maintains close ties to the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and cooperates with regional political and economic organizations such as the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and CARICOM.
Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2345.htm   (2402 words)

  
 Grenadines News St Vincent, Grenadines News St Vincent info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 999 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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www.gostvincent.info   (1059 words)

  
 St. Vincent & the Grenadines - St Vincent Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The registration of vessels under the Flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is governed by the
Vincent and the Grenadines was the first registry to intervene, with success, on behalf of owners/charterers, at the newly established International Tribunal for the laws of the Sea in Hamburg
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, member of the IMO, since 1980, is also a member of the Baltic Exchange.
www.svg-marad.com   (293 words)

  
 St Vincent and the Grenadines reservations 800-621-1270
Vincent and the Grenadines are 1600 miles southeast of Miami.
The island of St. Vincent is 18 miles long and 11 miles wide and is a lush volcanic island of steep mountain ridges, valleys and waterfalls.
The Grenadines consist of a tail of islands and uninhabited cays stretching 45 miles southeast of the "mainland".
www.caribbeans.com /2stvinc/2stvinc.htm   (273 words)

  
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A slide presentation illustrating the effects of Tropical Storm Iris and Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn on the islands of the eastern Caribbean in 1995, including slides on St. Vincent and the Grenadines was put together in 1997 and distributed.
Vincent and the Grenadines) was completed and the corresponding report issued in 1996; a paper on the assessment was published in CSI papers 1.
A teacher from St. Vincent and the Grenadines participated in the ASPNet-CSI Sandwatch workshop in St. Lucia in May 2001 and schools from St. Vincent and the Grenadines are involved in the Sandwatch beach monitoring activities.
www.unesco.org /csi/act/other/stvin_gr.htm   (1396 words)

  
 International Adoption St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines govern all activity in St. Vincent and the Grenadines including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country.
ADOPTION AUTHORITY IN ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: The authority responsible for adoptions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the Adoption Board.
The Embassy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_328.html   (1857 words)

  
 St. Vincent and Grenadines Information
One reason is that St. Vincent, a bountiful island with vast coconut and banana plantations, does not primarily depend on tourism as a source of income, and another is that the Grenadines are remote and can only be reached by yachts or commuter airlines.
Vincent is one of the most lush islands we've ever visited, somewhat like St. Lucia, but more spectacular in terms of rain forests, high mountains, deep valleys, and miles of dramatic shorelines.
Rainfall is lower in the Grenadines, so while these small islands have lots of tropical vegetation, it is not as thick and is mixed with large grassy fields.
www.scubamom.com /grenadines   (997 words)

  
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is one of those rare Commonwealth countries that did not adopt the British ensign system and uses one national flag for all purposes.
The green diamonds are shaped in a V for St. Vincent, and reflect the plural nature of the many islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Grenadines consist of two groups, the Northern and the Southern Grenadines; the latter belong to Grenada, among which are Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Diamind island, Ronde island, Les Tantes, Caille island, London Bridge island, The Sisters, Green island, Bird island.
flagspot.net /flags/vc.html   (371 words)

  
 St. Vincent - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: St. Vincent is an island located at the lower end of the windward group of islands in the Caribbean Sea while the Grenadines are a chain of islets between St. Vincent and Grenada.
The island of St. Vincent is dominated by a chain of volcanic ranges and small peaks such as Soufriere, Richmond, Grand Bonhomme and St. Andrew.
Vincent has a tropical climate that is influenced by the NE trade winds between January and June.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/stvince.htm   (757 words)

  
 St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Persons interested in nature walks or hikes in the northern areas of St. Vincent should contact local tour operators and guides ahead of time; these areas are isolated, and police presence is limited.
Vincent and the Grenadines National Tourist Organization http://www.svgtourism.com offices in New York via the Internet at http://www.svgtourism.com.
Persons violating St. Vincent and the Grenadines' laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.
travel.state.gov /travel/stvince.html   (1444 words)

  
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Vincent is dominated by the volcano Mount Soufrière, which rises to 4,048 ft (1,234 m).
The main islands in the Grenadines are Bequia, Balliceau, Canouan, Mayreau, Mustique, Isle D'Quatre, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island.
Explored by Columbus in 1498, and alternately claimed by Britain and France, St. Vincent became a British colony by the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107935.html   (627 words)

  
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2
St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the IMF on December 28, 1979.
On behalf of: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Representing the Constituency consisting of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
www.imf.org /external/country/VCT   (735 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Country profiles | Country profile: St Vincent and the Grenadines
The multi-island country of St Vincent and the Grenadines is a land of contrasts.
St Vincent - the main population centre - is mountainous and lush.
Like other islands in the Windwards, St Vincent and the Grenadines has tried to reduce its reliance on banana exports after the European Union phased out preferential treatment to producers from former colonies.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1210689.stm   (461 words)

  
 Where do you want to go birding in St. Vincent and the Grenadines today?
There are two main trails which lead through tropical rain forest, where there is a chance of seeing the St. Vincent Parrot and the Whistling Warbler, both unique to St. Vincent and strictly protected internationally.
Vincent and The Grenadines - Fauna and Flora
These shots are from a fine "Focus on Nature" tour of the Lesser Antillean islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Dominica (a trip led by Armas Hill), with a final day on Puerto Rico (a trip led by B.
www.camacdonald.com /birding/carstvincent.htm   (455 words)

  
 Russ Filman's St. Vincent and The Grenadines West Indies
Russ Filman's St. Vincent and The Grenadines West Indies
Vincent and The Grenadines, W.I. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and Culture
It brings a special perspective to understanding the character of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during the first half of the 20th century.
www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca /~aa462/svgref.html   (624 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Kingstown, town, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Kingstown, town, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean Political Geography
19,300), capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, West Indies.
The chief port of St. Vincent, Kingstown is an export center for the island's agricultural industry as well as a port of entry for tourists.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/KingstwWI.html   (180 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - st vincent grenadines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, independent country in the West Indies, consisting of the island of Saint Vincent and the northern islands of the...
Kingstown, town, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, capital and principal port of the independent state, in the southeastern Caribbean Sea.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Flag and Anthem
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=st+vincent+grenadines   (164 words)

  
 BOATERS FOR BOOKS ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The country is comprised of the mountainous island of St. Vincent and a host of other Grenadine islands tossed onto the ocean like jewels on a tapestry of blue.
The native population of the Grenadines is concentrated on Bequia, Canouan, Mayreau and Union Islands.
Initial recipients of books in SVG will be the outlying rural schools on the mainland of St. Vincent, the Mayreau and Union community libraries, the elementary schools on Canouan and Mustique and the library, elementary school and Sunshine School for the handicapped on Bequia.
www.boatersforbooks.org /stvincentgrenadines.html   (1053 words)

  
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines map and information page by World Atlas
Vincent & The Grenadines are some 32 islands and cays stretching south (about 48 miles) to the country of Grenada.
The big island of St. Vincent (volcanic in origin) has a rugged mountainous terrain, lush forests and many uncluttered beaches and inlets.
Tourism is a growing business (especially on St. Vincent), but on the outer islands, smaller crowds, isolated beaches and quiet days are the norm.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/vc.htm   (414 words)

  
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines: A Comprehensive Travel Guide on SVG
Vincent and the Grenadines: A Comprehensive Travel Guide on SVG
Vincent and the Grenadines is a multi-island nation which is one of the most popular yachting and cruising destinations in the Caribbean.
We are pleased to present you with this Web site that provides information on attractions, accommodation, national events and other amenities which will assist you in planning a trip to St. Vincent and the Grenadines - the Jewels of the Caribbean.
www.visitsvg.com   (94 words)

  
 Embassy of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In his end of year message for 2004, Ellsworth I. John, Ambassador of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States called on Vincentians in the Diaspora to put their differences aside and work together for the common good of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Economic activity in St Vincent and the Grenadines is estimated to have increased during 2003 relative to the outturn in 2002.
On March 8th, 2003, the Embassy of St.Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States, in collaboration with the Consulate in...
www.embsvg.com   (329 words)

  
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Genealogy Research - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The purpose of this website is to provide a resource for information related to the history of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as it pertains to genealogical research.
Like many Caribbean/West Indies locations, finding information on your St. Vincent and the Grenadines ancestors is not an easy task, and resources are quite limited.
It is recommended that researchers utilize the resources found in British, Scottish and other archives, along with the many newspaper records that are available in various libraries, before venturing to St. Vincent.
sv.usaroots.com   (432 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Disputed between France and the United Kingdom in the 18th century, Saint Vincent was ceded to the latter in 1783.
the administration of the islands of the Grenadines group is divided between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is comprised of 32 islands and cays
Saint Vincent is also a large producer of marijuana and is being used as a transshipment point for illegal narcotics from South America.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/vc.html   (925 words)

  
 ST. VINCENT Diving GRENADINES DIVING CARIBBEAN Hotels CARIBBEAN Resorts CARIBBEAN Diving
Vincent's volcanic cliffs dripping with emerald green vegetation fringed by fl sand to Petit St. Vincent's perfect white sand and aquamarine waters, divers find unspoiled reefs and an incredible diversity of marine life.
Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, St. Vincent, and the area around Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm and Union Islands are serviced by local dive operators.
The diving in St. Vincent is the best in the Caribbean if you love underwater macro photography, seahorses, frogfish and exotic creatures.
www.scubasvg.com   (581 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: St Vincent and the Grenadines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Vincent itself has breathtaking volcanic mountains, fertile valleys famous for their fruit and vegetables, archaeological sites, ancient fishing villages, and much more.
The harbors and anchorages of the Grenadines are meeting places for sailors and yachts from all over the world.
As a writer and traveler, her research into the area's marine and land fauna and the prehistoric and modern-day societies have made her an acknowledged authority on the natural life and history of the area.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0333713532?v=glance   (598 words)

  
 GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Constitution of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 1979 (Georgetown University Political Database of the Americas) in English
Vincent and the Grenadines: Executive Institutions / Instituciones Ejecutivas (Georgetown University Political Database of the Americas)
Vincent and the Grenadines (U.S. Dept. of State)
www.loc.gov /law/guide/stvincent.html   (261 words)

  
 St Vincent Grenadines Travel Forums - Any St Vincent Grenadines Caribbean Travel Forum, Pic, Trip Report, Map, Cam
SVGTourism.com - Album from St Vincent and Grenadines Department of Tourism.
CaribSurf.net - General Saint Vincent and the Grenadines travel info and directory of various Barbados services.
Columbus Guides St Vincent & Grenadines - Concise summaries on island, transportation to and in island, health (vacinnations, water, food precautions), climate, maps government, economy.
www.caribbeantravelforums.com /St_Vincent_Grenadines.htm   (623 words)

  
 Ruv.net Infopedia Encyclopedia  - Central America & Caribbean - Caribbean - St ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
St Vincent and the Grenadines view all cities
Situated about one hundred miles west of Barbados, and nestled between St Lucia to the north and Grenada to the south, the string of islands known collectively as St Vincent and the Grenadines may be physically close together, but vary enormously in character, terrain and appeal.
The main centre of activity is St Vincent, the largest and northernmost of the islands.
www.ruv.net /roughguide/index636c.html?43976   (195 words)

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