Canouan

Canouan () is an island in the Grenadines. It is a small island, measuring only and has a surface of 7.6 km2. It lies approximately south of the island of St. Vincent. The population is about 1,700. The largest settlement on the island is Charlestown.

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Islands.name: Canouan
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Islands.image_name: LocationCanouan.PNG
Islands.image_caption: Location of Canouan
Islands.pushpin_relief: 1
Islands.location: Caribbean Sea
Islands.archipelago: Grenadines
Islands.total_islands: 1
Islands.area_sqmi: 2.93
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Islands.elevation_ft: 877
Islands.highest_mount: Mount Royal

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: island
Part of: Grenadines
Country: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Located in: Grenadines Parish
Capital: Charlestown
Population: 2000
Area: 76
Elevation: 4
Body of water: Caribbean Sea
Official website: www.canouan.com
Image: Plane Landing at Canouan.jpg
Width: 3.3
Length: 6.1

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located in/on physical feature: Grenadines
Commons category: Canouan

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Notable people
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A barrier reef runs along the Atlantic side of the island. The highest point on the island is Mount Royal. Two bays, Glossy and Friendship, are located on the southern side of the island.

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