| National Country Symbols Of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Introduction:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Resistance by native Caribs prevented colonization on Saint Vincent until 1719. Disputed between France and the United Kingdom for most of the 18th century, the island was ceded to the latter in 1783. Between 1960 and 1962, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was a separate administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979.
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| National Map Of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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| National Flag Of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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| 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, which stands for Vincent; the diamonds recall the islands as the “Gems of the Antilles”; blue conveys the colors of a tropical sky and crystal waters, yellow signifies the golden Grenadine sands, and green represents lush vegetation |
| National Emblem(Coat Of Arms) Of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| National Anthem Of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| National Anthem Style: Midi |