St. Vincent und die Grenadinen

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Gegründet
1979
Fläche
389,0 km²
Hauptstadt
Kingstown
Amtssprachen
English

Einwohnerentwicklung

  • 1960: 80948
  • 1965: 85972
  • 1970: 90457
  • 1975: 95614
  • 1980: 100506
  • 1985: 104477
  • 1990: 107509
  • 1995: 108122
  • 2000: 107897
  • 2005: 108749
  • 2010: 109316
  • 2023: 109296

Hier geboren

  • Ralph Gonsalves (1946) – former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Frederick Ballantyne (1936–2020) – Vincentian cardiologist (1936-2020)
  • John Compton (1925–2007) – 1st and former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia (1925–2007)
  • Susan Dougan (1955) – Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2019-2026)
  • Adonal Foyle (1975) – American basketball player
  • Godwin Friday (1959) – Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 2025
  • James Fitz-Allen Mitchell (1931–2021) – Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1931–2021)
  • Milton Cato (1915–1997) – Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1915-1997)

Sehenswert

  • La Soufrière – volcano on the island of Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Aktuelle Beiträge

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Garifuna resistance and island independence · Grenadines ·

    The islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were first settled by Indigenous peoples from South America, later known as the Kalinago or Island Caribs. On Saint Vincent, Kalinago and Africans who had escaped slavery …

  • Saint David – the parish of Chateaubelair · Saint David ·

    Saint David is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the island of Saint Vincent, with Chateaubelair as its capital. Covering roughly 80 square kilometres, it is one of the larger parishes by …

  • Saint Andrew – the coastal parish around Layou · Saint Andrew ·

    Saint Andrew is one of the administrative parishes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the island of Saint Vincent, with the coastal town of Layou as its capital. It is a compact parish of about 29 square kilometres…

  • Saint Patrick – the quiet leeward parish around Barrouallie · Saint Patrick ·

    Saint Patrick occupies the middle portion of the leeward side of Saint Vincent, a sheltered coast of steep green hillsides dropping to the Caribbean Sea. Its capital is Barrouallie, an old coastal town whose fishing com…

  • Charlotte – the largest parish, on the windward coast · Charlotte ·

    Charlotte is the largest parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, covering 149 square kilometres along the eastern, windward coast of the main island; it is bigger than the three smallest parishes combined and has th…

  • Saint George – the parish of Kingstown, capital of the country · Saint George ·

    Saint George is the parish that holds Kingstown, the largest settlement on the island and the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which has made it the centre of government, trade and shipping for the whole cou…

  • Grenadines – the only parish beyond the main island · Grenadines ·

    The Grenadines parish is unique in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: it is the only one not located on the main island, taking in the chain of small islands that runs south from Saint Vincent. Its capital is Port Elizab…

  • Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Saint Patrick ·

    Saint Patrick is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the island of Saint Vincent. According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 5,800, which makes Saint Patrick the least populous par…

  • Charlotte Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Charlotte ·

    Charlotte is the largest parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, situated on the eastern coast of the island of Saint Vincent. With an area of 149 km², its size is comparable to that of the British Virgin Islands. I…

  • Saint George Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Saint George ·

    Saint George is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, situated in the most southerly portion of the island of Saint Vincent. With an area of 52 km2 it is the country's third largest parish by tot…

  • Grenadines Parish · Grenadines ·

    Grenadines is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, comprising the islands of the Grenadines other than those belonging to Grenada. The capital is Port Elizabeth. It's the only parish in the coun…

  • A swap box for your street · Saint Patrick ·

    A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

  • Help with forms and tech · Saint Patrick ·

    Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

  • Your first job · Saint Patrick ·

    Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

  • Learning to drive: tips and experiences · Saint Patrick ·

    A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

  • Favourite season in Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Saint Patrick ·

    Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and what do you like to …

  • Local words from Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Saint Patrick ·

    Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explan…

  • New in Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Introduce yourself! · Saint Patrick ·

    Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Tell us where you're…

  • A listening ear · Saint David ·

    Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Saint…

  • Language exchange in the neighbourhood · Saint David ·

    Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

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