FACTS

Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago

Area (only Total) total: 754 sq km

Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall

Terrain: rugged mountains of volcanic origin

Population: 72,514 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): English (official)v

Government type: parliamentary democracy

Capital (Name): Roseau

Capital (Time Difference): UTC-4

Independence: 3 November 1978 (from UK)

National holiday: Independence Day, 3 November (1978)