Grenada is a country in the Caribbean Sea that consists of the island of Grenada, at the south end of the Windward Islands, and the southern islands of the Grenadines. It has an area of 146 square miles (378 square kilometers).
There are beaches in southwestern Grenada, with woody hills on the rest of the island.
Grenada has a warm, wet climate.
The capital of Grenada is St. George's.
104,000 people live in Grenada.
82% are black, 3% are East Indian and 13% are mixed race.
English is the official language. English Creole is also spoken.
Most foreign income comes from tourism.
The primary economic activity is agriculture. Bananas, cocoa and nutmeg are the most important exports.
Grenada is famous for its spices and is the second largest producer of nutmeg on Earth, after Indonesia.
The Eastern Caribbean dollar, which equals 100 cents, is Grenada's official currency.
Grenada is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
It has a parliamentary system of government.
| Grenada: The Spice of the Caribbean http://www.grenadagrenadines.com/discover-the-islands/grenada/ Official Website of the Grenada Board of Tourism | |
| 0 Reviews. Rating: Total Votes: 0 | |