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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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Capital:
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Kingstown
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Population:
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117,193 (July 2004 est.)
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Background:
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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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Government type:
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parliamentary democracy; independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth
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GDP:
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purchasing power parity - $342 million (2002 est.)
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Internet users:
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7,000 (2002)
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