
Grenada is located in the Caribbean Sea of the North American Continent, with a population of 107,818, making it the
190th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Saint George’s with a total population of 7,500. The
country encompasses 344 square kilometers making it the 202nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity
and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General Carlyle Arnold Glean. Prime
Minister Tillman Thomas is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status following legislative
elections, when the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister
by the governor general. Its form of government is a parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 19th of December 1973.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and French patois. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic, Anglican and Protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 13 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Saint Catherine, its highest point at 840 meters and Caribbean Sea, its lowest
point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are Caribbean and Atlantic Oceans, which measures 121 (coastline) kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food and beverages, textiles, light
assembly operations, tourism and construction. Its official currency is the East Caribbean dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Grenada. Grenada is the world’s second largest producer of nutmeg and 400
years ago nutmeg was the most valuable commodity in the world due to its potent medicinal properties.
Saint George's- Grenada's capital and largest city
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Sandy Island (Ile de Ronde) - It's only two miles off Grenada and we want to buy it!
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Grenada kids flashing the peace sign
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The Bianca C- Titanic of the Caribbean
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This Caribbean island is a beautiful place and hopefully if Dad does good on the book we want
to buy Sandy Island and will be living just off the coast of Grenada. I never have heard of a Mona
Monkey but they seem to have them. It's a beautiful place and we already have planned out all we
want to build on Sandy Island. So come and see us!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
GRENADA
Updated 06/07/10
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Costumed Grenadians from Carnival Parade
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Mount Saint Catherine- Grenada's highest point
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Petit Martinique- the northernmost island in the Grenadian island chain
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Oil Down- the National Dish of Grenada with salted fish, pork, beef, green bananas, cassava and coconut milk
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Hiilsborough on Carriacou Island on the Caribbean Sea- Grenada's lowest point
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Sauters on the north end of Grenada
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Airport at Point Salines- Grenada's westernmost point
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Prickly Point- Grenada's southernmost point
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Telescope Point- the easternmost point of the island of Grenada
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Point Laurent- the northernmost point of the island of Grenada
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