Location: 13 15 N, 61 12 W

Area: 389 km² (Saint Vincent 344 km²)

Coastline: 84 km

Climate: tropical; little seasonal temperature
variation; rainy season (May to November)

Terrain: volcanic, mountainous

Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Highest Point: Soufriere 1,234 m

Natural Resources: hydropower, cropland

Natural hazards: hurricanes; Soufriere volcano on the
island of Saint Vincent is a constant threat

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

Population: 116,812 (Jul 2003 est.)

Ethnic groups: black 66%, mixed 19%, East Indian 6%,
Carib Amerindian 2%, other 7%

Languages: English (official), French patois