Why visit
St. Vincent & Grenadines is a destination in North America with coastlines and warm-water travel at its core. Plan around season, swim conditions, and regional island or coastal routes.
Country · North America
St. Vincent & Grenadines
beachnature
At a glance
Location
13.3°, -61.2°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
389 km²
150 mi²
Country population
104k
267/km²
Subregion
Caribbean
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
XCD
Dial
+1784
Language
English
Demonym
Saint Vincentian
Internet
.vc
UN
Member state
ISO code
VC / VCT
Where in the world
13.3° · -61.2°
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Open in Google Maps ↗
Click the map to open in Google Maps. Outline via svg-maps/world · CC BY 4.0
Did you know
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands and cays, of which 9 are inhabited.
- La Soufrière volcano on Saint Vincent erupted dramatically in April 2021, covering much of the island in ash.
- Mustique and Bequia in the Grenadines are among the Caribbean's most exclusive small-island retreats.
Plan checks
- Start research with the capital Kingstown, then compare two or three other regions.
- Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
Explore more
Frequently asked about St. Vincent & Grenadines
What is the capital of St. Vincent & Grenadines?
Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent & Grenadines.
What currency does St. Vincent & Grenadines use?
St. Vincent & Grenadines uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), ISO code XCD.
What languages are spoken in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
The primary language is English.
Is St. Vincent & Grenadines landlocked?
No, St. Vincent & Grenadines has a coastline.
What is the international calling code for St. Vincent & Grenadines?
The calling code is +1784.
Other North America destinations
Haiti
Haiti is a destination in North America known for its cultural identity: local traditions, music, crafts, and a distinctive regional character that differs from its neighbors.
Honduras
Honduras is a destination in North America with coastlines and warm-water travel at its core. Plan around season, swim conditions, and regional island or coastal routes.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a destination in North America with coastlines and warm-water travel at its core. Plan around season, swim conditions, and regional island or coastal routes.
Mexico
Mexico is so much more than Cancún. Mexico City's Aztec-plus-colonial layers, Oaxaca's food, Yucatán cenotes and ruins, Puerto Vallarta and Tulum beaches, and Chiapas rainforest.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a destination in North America where the landscape is the point. National parks, coastlines, forests, or mountain travel anchor most itineraries.
Panama
Panama pairs Casco Viejo's old town and Panama City skyline with San Blas islands, the Darién rainforest, and a canal that still feels astonishing when a Panamax eases through.