Saint Vincent Grenadines

Flag Description Three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold (double width), and green; the gold band bears three green diamonds arranged in a v pattern. Currency East caribbean dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon. Location Caribbean, islands between the caribbean sea and north atlantic ocean, north of trinidad and tobago. Climate Tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (may to november). Terrain Volcanic, mountainous. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Soufriere 1,234 m.

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Aviation impacts 'hotly disputed' - Green advisers tell the government airport expansion should be suspended pending an inquiry.

Biggest rodent 'shrinks in size' - The largest rodent ever recorded might not have been as big as has been suggested.

'Asbestos warning' on nanotubes - Carbon nanotubes could trigger diseases similar to those caused by asbestos, a study suggests.

Saint Vincent Grenadines

This is a map of Saint Vincent Grenadines. The map illustrates the location of Kingstown and its proximity to Georgetown, Canouan, Palm Island, and the Caribbean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Grenada

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