Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

British  

noun

1. an island state in the Caribbean, in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles: comprises the island of St Vincent and the Northern Grenadines; formerly a British associated state (1969–79); gained full independence in 1979 as a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Protestant majority. Currency: Caribbean dollar. Capital: Kingstown. Pop: 103 220 (2013 est). Area: 389 sq km (150 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The skipper contacted the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard, which then notified the local police.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2024

After his birth, they moved briefly to the island of Bequia in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where Thompson attended a public school built atop stilts on the beach until second grade.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Then there is the case of Ralph Gonsalves, prime minister of the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2022

Their tour of three Caribbean nations - St Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda - will begin on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2022

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:   Disputed between France and Great   Britain in the 18th century, Saint Vincent was ceded to the latter   in 1783.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency