Membership Information
Mr. Howie Prince
Director
National Emergency Management Organization
Ministry of National Security
Old Montrose
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: (784) 456-2975
Fax: (784) 457-1691
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Synopsis of Saint Vincent and Grenadines
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: 117,193 (July 2004 est.)
Ethnic groups: black 66%, mixed 19%, East Indian 6%, Carib Amerindian 2%, other 7%
Languages: English (official), English dialect
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