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Also known as: |
Jewels of the
Caribbean (Named Hairoun by the Caribs (The Home of the Blessed))
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Motto: |
Peace and Justice
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Location: |
St. Vincent is situated in
the Windward Islands at the lower end of the
Caribbean chain; the Grenadines comprise a chain
of little islands and rocks between St Vincent
and Grenada
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History: |
St. Vincent was originally
settled by Amerindians. Struggle for possession
by the French and British ended with British
control in 1783 (apart from French occupation
from 1778-1783). The island gained independence
in 1979.
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Elections: |
Last elections were held in 20. Next elections due
20
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Ruling Party: |
United Labour Party (ULP)
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Major Political Parties: |
United Labour Party (ULP),
New Democratic Party (NDP)
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Head of State: |
Sir
Frederick
Nataniel
Ballantyne, Governor-General
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Airport: |
Ebenezer Joshua; James Mitchell
International
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Status: |
Independent - 27
October 1979
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Capital: |
Kingstown
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National Holidays: |
New Year's Day (01 January), National Heroes Day
(14 March); Good Friday, Easter
Monday, May Day (May 5), Whit Monday and CARICOM Day
(First Monday in July), Carnival
Tuesday (Day after CARICOM Day), Emancipation Day (01
August) Independence Day (27 October), Christmas Day (25
December), Boxing Day (26 December)
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Highest National Award:
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Order of British Empire
Member of British Empire
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Favourite dish: |
Fried Jack Fish and Roasted
Breadfruit
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CARICOM Membership: |
1 May 1974
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