Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Windward Islands, St. Vincent & the Grenadines comprises 32 islands and cays extending 72 km (45 miles) to the southwest like a kite’s tail. Mainland St. Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, The Tobago Cays Marine Park, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent are the main islands.