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Disputed between France and the United Kingdom in the 18th century, Saint Vincent was ceded to the latter in 1783. Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979.


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Country
Surface Area: 389 square km (Saint Vincent 344 sq km)
Population: 117,193 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Central America (Caribbean)
Capital City: Kingstown
Head of State: Queen ELIZABETH II, represented by Governor General Sir Fredrick Nathaniel BALLANTYNE
Prime Minister: Ralph GONSALVES
Independent since: 27 October 1979 (from UK)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
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