As part of the Windward Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines lie just south of St. Lucia, with a population of 117,848. These islands feature are both mountainous and volcanic featuring abundant vegetation and black sand beaches. Surrounded by beautiful blue and turquoise waters the average temperature in St. Vincent and the Grenadines varies from a high of 20 - low 30C throughout the year. The economy here depends on tourism and agriculture.