| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | VCISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | VCTISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | KingstownGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | North AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island after Saint VINCENT of Saragossa because 22 January 1498, the day of discovery, was the saint's feast dayCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 27 October 1979 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 27 October (1979)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Susan DOUGAN (Governor Gen.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | XCDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | East Caribbean DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 6ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Charlotte / Grenadines / Saint Andrew / Saint David / Saint George / Saint PatrickISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | Saint Vincent parrotCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: in use since 1745CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, gold, greenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island after Saint VINCENT of Saragossa because 22 January 1498, the day of discovery, was the saint's feast day
description: three vertical bands of blue (left side), gold (double-width), and green; the gold band has three green diamonds arranged in a "V" pattern that stands for "Vincent" meaning: the diamonds represent the islands as "the Gems of the Antilles" and are set slightly lowered in the gold band to reflect the country's position in the Antilles; blue stands for the tropical sky and sea, yellow for the sand, and green for vegetation
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
