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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Facts & Worksheets

The island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, also frequently known simply as Saint Vincent, is part of the Windward Islands of the West Indies.

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The island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, also frequently known simply as Saint Vincent, is part of the Windward Islands of the West Indies. The country is comprised of a group of islands, situated in the Caribbean Sea, and is about 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of Venezuela in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

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Key Facts & Information

ETYMOLOGY

  • Christopher Columbus was the first European to arrive on the island. Columbus named it after St. Vincent of Saragossa, whose feast day was on the day he first saw it on January 22, 1498.
  • The name Grenadines refers to the Spanish city of Granada. However, the diminutive name was used to differentiate it from the island of the same name.
  • The Carib natives inhabited the island of Saint Vincent before the arrival of the Spaniards. Caribs called the region Youloumain. They named it in honor of Youlouca, the spirit of the rainbows, who they thought inhabited the island.

BRIEF HISTORY

  • The tropical paradise of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of a string of 32 islands in the Caribbean Sea consisting of the island of Saint Vincent and the northern Grenadine islands.
  • The country’s name Saint Vincent was given by Christopher Columbus on his discovery of the islands in January of 1498.
  • Saint Vincent of Saragossa was a Spanish saint and “Grenadines” derives from the Spanish city of Granada.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were one of the last Caribbean islands to be colonized by the Europeans. This was largely due to the Carib Indians who were the inhabitants of the islands at the time. Carib Indians were aggressive and had sufficient force to hold off their invaders until the 18th century.
  • The Caribs, along with escaped African slaves from neighboring islands, united to form a new ethnic group known as Black Caribs. The descendants of this ethnic group can be found living on the islands today.
  • In 1719, France was the first European country to settle on the island. However, after a series of battles with the British, this led to the Treaty of Paris. In this treaty, Saint Vincent was granted to the British in 1763. Same as the French before them, the British also sent African slaves to work mainly in the sugar and tobacco plantations.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were granted full independence on Oct. 27, 1979, although remain a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

GEOGRAPHY

  • The country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lies to the south of Saint Lucia, north of Grenada, and west of Barbados.
  • Out of the 32 islands and cays (a sand island located on the surface of a coral reef) that make up Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, only 9 are inhabited.
  • The islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines include the main island of Saint Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines, which are a string of smaller islands extending south from Saint Vincent to Grenada.
  • Kingstown in Saint Vincent is the country’s capital.
  • “La Soufriere” is the highest point on Saint Vincent and reaches a height of 1,234 meters or 4,049 feet. It also has a lake in the crater.
  • Saint Vincent is mountainous while the Grenadines have coral reefs.
  • The climate of the country includes dry and rainy seasons.

DEMOGRAPHICS

  • The people living in the country are called Saint Vincentian(s) or Vincentian(s).
  • As of 2020, the current population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 111,040, based on the Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
  • Half of the population of Vincentians live in rural areas, of which 25% are employed in farming.
  • Approximately two-thirds of the population is black. Many other people are a mix of African and European or Carib Indian ancestors. There are little groups of Asians as well as Whites.
  • The main language is English and most Vincentians speak Vincentian Creole.
  • The major religion is Christianity.
  • The majority of the people live in towns along the coast of Saint Vincent.

CULTURE

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a safe country to visit because of its very low crime rate. Vincentians are well known for their warm welcome and friendliness.
  • Like many of the other small islands in the Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines do not have a standing army. The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadine police force, as well as the Coast Guard, Special Services Unit, Rapid Response Unit, Drug Squad, and the Anti-Trafficking Unit are all responsible for maintaining national security.
  • Accounting for up to 50% of the island’s income, bananas are big business in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • There were parts of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies that were filmed in the country.
  • The people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines love to hear lots of lively Caribbean music, including reggae, calypso, and soca.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ national dish is roasted breadfruit and fried jack fish.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across 22 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Saint Vincent and the Grenadines worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, also frequently known simply as Saint Vincent, which is part of the Windward Islands of the West Indies. The country is comprised of a group of islands, situated in the Caribbean Sea, and is about 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of Venezuela in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Facts
  • Quick Facts
  • Timeline of History
  • Additional Information
  • Vincentian Flag
  • Cultural Facts
  • Economic Report
  • Jumbled Words
  • Vacation Plan
  • La Soufriere Eruption
  • The Breadfruit Isle

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