Overview
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a Caribbean nation in Americas, with Kingstown as its capital and home to around 110,210 people. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). The main language is English. From its landscapes and cities to its cuisine and traditions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offers travelers a distinctive slice of the world to explore.
Capital
Kingstown
Population
110.2K
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Languages
English
Timezone
GMT-4
Calling code
+1784
History
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a rich history shaped by its position in Americas and the cultures of Caribbean, leaving a legacy visible in its landmarks, cities and traditions today.
Culture
Culture in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is expressed through its food, festivals, music and daily rhythms — a warm invitation to experience local life first-hand.
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Getting in & visas
The main airport is Argyle International Airport (), officially opened on February 14, 2017. Most flights in and out are relatively local, mostly flying to nearby islands such as Canouan, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Saint Kitts.
Money & costs
The currency of the country is the East Caribbean dollar, denoted by the symbol: "$" or "EC$" (ISO currency code: XCD), which is also used by seven other island nations in the Caribbean. The EC dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. It is pegged to the United States dollar at an exchange rate of US$1 = EC$2.70.
Getting around
The island is relatively small, but the mountainous landscape makes it difficult to get around. The main highways run along the coasts and as such it is necessary to drive around the whole of the island to get from one side to the other. In terms of public transportation the island is served by a large number of privately owned vans that act as a bus service. These vans have an "H" at the beginning of their license plates, meaning they are "for hire." Cost to ride starts at EC$1. A van trip from Argyle airport to Kingstown is EC$3 (July 2019) as opposed to the EC$70 taxi ride. Walk up 300 m th…
Language
The main language on the islands is English. As a former British colony, British spellings are more common than American spellings.
Staying safe
Hurricanes are an annual risk. The La Soufriere volcano on the island of Saint Vincent is occasionally active, but a sophisticated advance warning system is in place and resulted in zero casualties during its latest eruptions in 1979 and 2021.
Health
The US government suggests that hepatitis A and B shots be given to anyone travelling in the Caribbean, but there are no major health risks in the country. In Kingstown, the water is safe to drink, but be a bit careful at some other locations. The water quality can vary depending upon the season of the year and how the water (often rain water) is collected.
Staying connected
St. Vincent uses the North American style of calling codes, where all local numbers are seven digits. The area code for the islands is 784, which makes all international numbers for Saint Vincent in the form of +1-784-XXX-XXXX
Local etiquette
St. Vincent uses the North American style of calling codes, where all local numbers are seven digits. The area code for the islands is 784, which makes all international numbers for Saint Vincent in the form of +1-784-XXX-XXXX
Practical guidance for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is summarised from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Always confirm official visa, health and safety requirements before you travel.
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A route through Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A suggested loop connecting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's major cities by proximity — a practical order for a multi-city trip.
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