Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
General
Population: 104,574 (2009)
Land Area: 389 sq km
Natural Resources: Hydropower, cropland
Capital: Kingstown
Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
State Leader: Ralph E. Gonsalves (2001)
Languages: English, French patois
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Major Religions: Anglican 47%, Methodist 28%, Roman Catholic 13%, Other 12%
Major Ethnicities: African 66%, Mixed 19%, East Indian 6%, European 4%, Carib Amerindian 2%, Other 3%
Life Expectancy: 73,65 years (2009)
Economy
GDP: 597 million (2008)
GDP Per Capita: 10,500 (2008)
GDP Growth Rate: 5% (2008)
GDP Structure: Agriculture 10%, Industry 26%, Services 64% (2001)
Labour Force By Occupation: Agriculture 26%, Industry 17%, Services 57% (1980)
Industries: Food processing, cement, furniture, clothing, starch
Agriculture Products: Bananas, coconuts, sweet potatoes, spices; cattle, sheep, pigs, goats; fish
Tourism Revenue: 81 million (2002)
Unemployment Rate: 15% (2001)
Military
Army Size: NA
Budget: NA
Current Situation
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located in the Caribbeans. It is bordered by many other island nations and foreign dependencies. Bananas are the biggest crop of the island, having just one cash crop is a problem. The government is making efforts to diversify the economy and tourism is growing steadily and will continue its growth with the opening of a new international airport.
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