Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Terrain: volcanic, mountainous
Climate: tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Highest Point: 1234 — Soufriere 1,234 m
Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Natural Resources: hydropower, cropland
Natural Hazards: hurricanes; Soufriere volcano on the island of Saint Vincent is a constant threat

Current Environmental Issues: pollution of coastal waters and shorelines from discharges by pleasure yachts and other effluents; in some areas, pollution is severe enough to make swimming prohibitive
International Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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