Country Guide • Grenada
Grenada is located in the Caribbean and lies between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. The island is of volcanic origin and is divided by a central mountain range. It is the most southerly of the Windward Islands. Tropical rainforests, gorges and the stunning beauty of dormant volcanoes make this a fascinating and diverse landscape with some of the finest beaches in the world.
| Official Name | Grenada |
|---|---|
| Area | 344km² (133mile²) |
| Population | 97,000 |
| Continent | Caribbean/North America |
| Population per mile² | 675 |
| Capital City | St George's |
| Religions | 59% Roman Catholic, 35% Protestant, 17% Anglican |
| Language | English |
| Government | Independent state within the British Commonwealth |
| Member of EU | N/A |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
| GDP | $440 million |
| GDP per Head | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources | Timber and various tropical fruits |
| Land Use | Arable Land 6% |
| Agriculture | Bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, mace, citrus fruits, avocados, root crops, sugarcane, corn and vegetables |
| Industry | Food, fruits and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations and tourism |
| Tourism | 400,000 visitors annually |
| Natural Hazards | Grenada lies on the edge of a hurricane belt, the hurricane season lasts from June to November |
| Health Risks | Dengue fever, diarrhoea and intestinal parasites |
| Climate | Grenada has a tropical climatel. The dry season runs from January to May. The rainy season runs from June to December. The average temperature is 28°C (82°F) |
| Time | GMT/UTC-4 hours |
| National Days | February 7 |
| Visas | British passport holders do not need visas to enter Grenada for visits up to 3 months. You should note that overstaying without permission is an offence and paid employment is prohibited without a work permit |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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