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Facts About SVG:
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Natural hazards:
Hurricanes, Soufriere volcano on the island of Saint Vincent
is a constant threat
Environment current 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
Environment international agreements:
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered
Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection,
Ship Pollution, Whaling signed, but not ratified: Climate
Change-Kyoto Protocol
Geography note: the administration of the islands of
the Grenadines group is divided between Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines and Grenada
Photos Of St. Vincent:
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For More Information On St Vincent:
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1. St Vincent & The Grenadines - Jewels of the Caribbean
http://www.svgtourism.com/
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Official site of the Department of Tourism. Includes information on where to stay, activities, events and travel tips.
2. St Vincent & The Grenadines in Pictures
http://www.becouya.com
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Photographs from Bequia, Mustique, St. Vincent and the Lower Grenadines.
3. St. Vincent & The Grenadines Information
http://www.scubamom.com/grenadines
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Travel information, resort reports, and maps presented.
4. St.Vincent & The Grenadines Merchandise
http://cellarstone.com
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Purchase St. Vincent mugs, shirts and more. |
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Things To Do:
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» Facts About SVG
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» Places of Interest
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» Kingstown
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» "The Strip"
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» The Grenadines
St. Vincent Quick Facts:
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Location:
Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, north of Trinidad and
Tobago
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Area:
total: 340 sq km
land: 340 sq km
water: 0 sq km
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Land boundaries: 0 km
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Coastline: 84 km
Maritime claims:
contiguous zone: 24 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
territorial sea: 12 nm
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Climate:
tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season
(May to November)
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Terrain:
volcanic, mountainous
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Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Soufriere 1,234 m
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Natural resources: NEGL
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Land use:
arable land: 10%
permanent crops: 18%
permanent pastures: 5%
forests and woodland: 36%
other: 31% (1993 est.)
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Irrigated land: 10 sq km (1993 est.)
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