Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent country located in the Caribbean Sea south of Saint Lucia, west of Barbados and north of Grenada.
The capital is the city of Kingstown.
The form of government is parliamentary democracy, as well as a constitutional monarchy, and the king of the country is the monarch of Great Britain, represented by the governor-general.
The climate is tropical, with high humidity. Warm and humid weather all year round.
The population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is about 110,000 people (2021).
The official state language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In addition, the local population can speak Creole dialects.
The economy is built on agriculture (mainly banana growing), tourism (growing rapidly) and the offshore financial sector. The unemployment rate is quite high and amounts to about 15% of the working population; in addition, workers employed in agriculture have a below average income.
The level of medical care is generally satisfactory. Medical care in the state hospital named after. Milton Cato in Kingstown turns out to be free. There are also a number of private clinics.
The country has some problems with crime, especially on certain islands. Recently, cases of yacht robberies have become more frequent.
Citizenship of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be obtained by a child who was born in the country, regardless of the citizenship of the parents, with the exception of embassy employees. It is also possible to obtain citizenship by naturalization and marriage registration. There is no citizenship by investment program.
Attractions include beautiful beaches and forts such as Fort Charlotte and Fort Duvernette.
It is not so easy for non-citizens to find work, since priority is given to local residents. However, in the tourism and hotel business the situation is better. There may be vacancies for foreigners here.
