Trivia in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

National symbols

Flag: Three vertical bands (blue, gold, and green) with three green diamonds arranged in a 'V' shape in the center of the gold band, symbolizing 'Vincent' from the country name.

Emblem: A shield-shaped coat of arms featuring olive branches and banana trees as symbols of peace, with a ribbon displaying the national motto 'Peace and Justice' at the bottom.

Trivia & facts

• Due to the long country name, the abbreviation 'VIN' is used in international sporting events.
• La Soufrière volcano erupted explosively in 2021, forcing 20% of the island population to evacuate.
• The island accounts for nearly 80% of the world's arrowroot production historically.
• The international calling code prefix belongs to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), shared with Canada and the USA.
• Mustique Island is a private island lined with villas owned by celebrities such as Mick Jagger.
• The island is globally known as a filming location for 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'
• Medical evacuations to the nearest continental hospital involve helicopters or medical support agreements with nearby Barbados.
• The ccTLD '.vc,' the world's second least-used, is popular as an abbreviation for venture capital.
• Sunday cricket matches are family social events, with food stalls lining up.
• In 2019, the 'Blue Hole Volcanic Landscape' was submitted to UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List.