Situated in Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨 (officially Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 100,616 and a total area of 389 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Saint Vincent and the Grenadines through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Kingstown, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines located?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 389 square kilometres, it ranks 209th in the world by total area.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Kingstown serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has to offer.
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Who lives in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is home to approximately 100,616 residents — the 201st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Saint Vincentians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is +1784. Websites from the country typically use the .vc internet domain.
If Saint Vincent and the Grenadines came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Kingstown) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's flag emoji is 🇻🇨 — its two-letter country code is VC and its three-letter code is VCT.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines covers 389 km², ranking 209th in the world by area.
- With about 100,616 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines holds the 201st spot in the world population ranking.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a member state of the United Nations.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Kingstown.
- What is the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a population of approximately 100,616 people, ranking 201st in the world.
- Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines located?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The main language spoken in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English.
- What currency is used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
