St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent nation located at 13°10N 61°14W including the main island. One of the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, there are 32 islands that make up the archipelago. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is 390 sq. km or 150.6 sq mi. In earlier days, the island was named "Hairoun" or "Land of the Blessed" by its indigenous population... This mountainous island formed from volcanic activity gained its independence from Britain on October 30, 1979. During its history, both the French and the British colonized the island. This period saw the displacement of the majority of the indigenous population, namely the Caribs of Amerindian origin. The state remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations... St. Vincent is now home to a population of 110,000 inhabitants mainly of African descent with a smaller number who are of European and Indian descent.The State has always and continues to enjoy stable Government. Its parliament is a unicameral system..