The recorded history of the middle and southern regions is dominated by Caracolan urban political centre that may have supported overpeople. Chetumal provincewhich encompassed the area around Corozal Bay ; Dzuluinicob provincewhich encompassed the area between the New River and the Sibun Riverwest to Tipu ; and a southern territory controlled by the Manche Ch'ol Maya, encompassing the area between the Monkey River and the Sarstoon River. English and Scottish settlers and pirates known as the Baymen entered the area from the 17th century, with Baymen first settling on the coast of what is now Belize inseeking a sheltered region from which they could attack Spanish ships see English settlement in Belize. The settlers established a trade colony and port in what became the Belize District and during the 18th century, established a system using black slaves to cut logwood Haematoxylum campechianum trees.
It consists of the island of Saint Vincent and the northern Grenadine Islandswhich stretch southward toward Grenada. The island of Saint Vincent lies about 20 miles 32 km southwest of Saint Lucia and miles km west of Barbados.
It is 18 miles 30 km long and has a maximum width of 11 miles 18 km. The Tobago Cays, just to the east of Mayreau, have been designated a wildlife reserve. MustiqueMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. After the attainment of independence in the multi-island state was renamed Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The capital and major port is Kingstownon Saint Vincent. The country is a member of the Commonwealth. Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Land Relief, soils, and drainage The island of Saint Vincent has thickly wooded volcanic mountains running north-south and many short swift streams.
Though numerous, the streams are small except after heavy rains. There are no navigable rivers. The volcanic ash, which spread as far as Barbados, is said to have enhanced the fertility of the soil. Other noteworthy peaks on the island include Grand Bonhomme and Mount St.
The soil of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is very fertile and permits the easy cultivation of a variety of vegetables and fruits as well as arrowroot, which is no longer a major crop but is still grown in the northeastern part of the main island.
Vegetation is varied, and there are a number of plants of striking brilliance, including hibiscus and poinsettia. Cultivated land spreads out below the forest zone, and in some areas terraces protect against erosion.
Birdlife on the island is especially rich. Climate Saint Vincent lies in the path of the northeast trade winds and has a tropical maritime climate. Rainfall and temperature vary with elevation.
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