National Symbols of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Last updated on May 10th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in North America. The people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are called Saint Vincentians. The country is situated in the Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines has also been influenced. The etymology of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be defined as; Bestowed by Christopher Columbus for their discovery on St. Vincent’s Day, 22 January 1498.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines include Africans.

SVG Air is the national airline of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The national colors of the country are blue, gold, and green. The emoji flag of the country is 🇻🇨, and the ISO code is VCT.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches. The national dish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish. Golden Apple Juice, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Big Drum.

The country has the time zone UTC-4 (AST) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is divided into 6 parishes. The capital of the country is Kingstown, which is also the largest city in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The literacy rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 95.6%.

The country’s total area is 389 km² (150 sq mi), and the total population is 110,940. The country’s terrain is volcanic and mountainous. The country’s usual climate is tropical; with little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November).

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have 84 km of coastline.

The Eastern Caribbean dollar serves as the national unit of currency, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is .vc and the country code is +784.

The national dress of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the T-shirts or camisoles, sarong, and shorts. 27 October is designated as National Day. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the majority of the population practices Christianity and Rastafarianism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ national bird is the Vincent Amazon Parrot, while its national animal is the Seahorse. The national flower is the Soufriere Tree flower. The highest peak is La Soufrière.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Jumbee.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Cricket is considered the country’s national sport.

Milton Cato is the founder of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The country’s national anthem was written by Phyllis Joyce McClean Punnett, and composed by Joel Bertram Miguel.

The country’s national hero is Chief Joseph Chatoyer.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Chatoyer Monument is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Saint Vincent & The Grenadines is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM or CC), Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States (OAS), and United Nations (UN). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines collaborate with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “The Caribbean You’re Looking For” whereas, “Pax et justitia – “Peace and justice” is the official motto of the country.

Hon. Ralph Everard Gonsalves is the current Prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have declared Vincentian Creole as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Hairouna
Official name(s)	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Alternative name(s)	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (official, English)
Regional location	Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Country name etymology	Bestowed by Christopher Columbus for their discovery on St. Vincent's Day, 22 January 1498
Climate	Tropical; with little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Terrain	Volcanic and mountainous
Population	110,940
National Day	27 Oct 1927
Language(s)	Vincentian Creole
Religion	Christianity and Rastafarianism
Country code	+784
Literacy rate	95.6%
Currency	Eastern Caribbean dollar
Capital city	Kingstown
ISO	VCT
Domain(TLD)	.vc
Ethnicity	Africans, Indians, Portuguese, and Europeans
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Saint Vincentian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	389 km² (150 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC-4 (AST)
Average elevation	N/A
Coastline	84 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers