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St Vincent and the Grenadines is comprised of 32 islands and cays located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. This island nation is off the beaten path for most people, but is well known to yachties and aristocrats. The economy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is frequently affected by tropical storms that wipe out its banana crops. Soufriere, an active volcano, also remains a constant threat. Saint Vincent is home to a small offshore banking sector whose restrictive secrecy laws have caused some international attention. Regardless, tourism investments have considerable potential over the next decade.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean

Map of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

Foreign Ownership of Islands in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

Foreigners buying property in St. Vincent and the Grenadines must apply for an Alien Land Holding License. You will need to hire a local attorney and provide a police certificate and a bank reference. The attorney makes the application for an Alien Land Holding License on your behalf. The application takes about 10 to 14 weeks to be processed by the government.

Regional Statistics for St Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

Location:: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Population:: 117,848
Languages:: nglish, French patois
Capital:: Kingstown
Currency:: East Caribbean dollar
Climate:: little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Temperature Range:: +20 to +30
Terrain:: volcanic, mountainous
Natural Hazards:: hurricanes; Soufriere volcano on the island of Saint Vincent is a constant threat