Americas/Caribbean
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Kingstown
110.9K
389 km²
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
1783 - British Colonial Rule Established
Saint Vincent became a colony of the British Empire following the Treaty of Paris.
1979 - Independence Achieved
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gained independence from British colonial rule.
2021 - La Soufrière Volcano Eruption
The La Soufrière volcano erupted, leading to the evacuation of 16,000 residents.
2021 - International Aid for Volcano Eruption
The World Bank announced US$20 million in long-term funding for recovery efforts after the eruption.