Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT-4
Capital City: The Valley
Population: 15,236
Area: 102357,021 square km, 39 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 1 264
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required, temporary licence valid for 3 months, fee USD 20 available at Treasury Department or Car Rental Services on presentation of National licence
Electricity: 110/220V AC 60Hz
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD 1 = 100 Cents) And Us Dollar
Notes: XCD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: XCD: 1. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: All major Credit Cards
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1500 Mon-Thur, 0800-1700 Fri
Office: 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1700 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. In business an informal attitude prevails. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: 15% in restaurants
