Mustique
Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mustique /mʌˈstiːk/ is a private island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is part of the Grenadines, a chain of islands in the West Indies. The island is located within Grenadines Parish, and the closest island is the uninhabited Petite Mustique, located 1 mile (1.6 km) to the south. Ferry service is provided to the island from St. Vincent on the M/V Endeavour.[2]
Geography | |
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Location | Caribbean |
Coordinates | 12°52′N 61°11′W |
Area | 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Owner | The Mustique Company[1] |
Demographics | |
Population | Total 500 Peak Season 1,300 |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
• Summer (DST) |
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Official website | Mustique Island |
The island covers 1,400 acres (5.7 km2; 2.2 sq mi) and has several coral reefs. The land fauna includes tortoises, herons, iguanas and many other species. Its year-round population of about 500 mostly live in the villages of Lovell, Britannia Bay and Dovers. The population rises to 1,200 in peak season.
The island is owned by the Mustique Company, a private limited company which is in turn owned by the island's home owners. The island has around 120 private villas, many of which are let through the Mustique Company.[3] The company also owns a hotel and cafe on the island.[4][5]