Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country in North America with its capital in Kingstown and about 99,900 people. Saint Vincent is known for La Soufrière, an active volcano that erupted in 2021, and the Grenadines for their sailing waters.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in purple, with Kingstown marked. Outline from the same detailed coastlines the games use.

Capital: Kingstown
Continent: North America
Population (2025): 99,900
Land area: 389 km² (150 sq mi)
Island country: Yes, all on islands

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The story of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Where the name comes from

Saint Vincent honours the Christian saint; the Grenadines take their name from Grenada, generally traced to Granada in Spain.

First people

Kalinago and Garifuna communities lived here and resisted colonization.¹

Known for

Saint Vincent is known for La Soufrière, an active volcano that erupted in 2021, and the Grenadines for their sailing waters.²

Outside contact

Britain took the islands in 1763, France held them in 1779–1783, and British forces deported thousands of Garífuna people to Central America in 1797.^3,4