Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent state within the West Indies, consisting of the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lies south of Saint Lucia and north of Grenada. The largest of the Grenadines include Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, Mayreau, and Union. The total area is 389 sq km (150 sq mi), of which the island of Saint Vincent constitutes 344 sq km (133 sq mi). The capital and principal port, Kingstown (1991 population, 15,670), is located on the south-western coast of Saint Vincent.