Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesAn island country in the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, consisting of the main island of Saint Vincent and two islets of the Grenadines.
Physical.
The main island, Saint Vincent, is 29 km (18 miles) long. Of volcanic origin, it has forested, rugged mountains rising to the active volcano of Mount Soufrière. There are picturesque valleys and fertile well-watered tracts. While the climate is tropical, there are hurricanes and occasional earthquakes.Economy.
Luxury tourism is an important source of revenue, with exports headed by agricultural products, such as bananas and vegetables. Manufacturing industry includes food-processing and electronics.History.
When Christopher Columbus discovered the islands in 1498 they were inhabited by Carib Indians. Europeans did not colonize...[The entire page is 354 words long]
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