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Grenada

History

Grenada became an associated state of Britain with full internal self-government.
Grenada became independent from the United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
The New Jewel Movement seized power in a near-bloodless coup.
The 1974 constitution was restored after the US-led intervention.
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CapitalSaint Georges
Population109k
Area348 km2
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar

Short facts

RegionCaribbean
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Spice Isle: Grenada produces 20% of the world's nutmeg - you smell the island before you see it.
  • Grand Anse Beach: A 3 km crescent of white sand regarded as one of the Caribbean's finest.
  • Underwater Sculpture Park: A gallery of submerged sculptures forming an artificial reef.

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Planning questions

What is Grenada known for?Spice Isle, Grand Anse Beach, Underwater Sculpture Park.
What is the capital?Saint Georges.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?7 February.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Use Saint Georges as the first planning anchor for Grenada, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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Known for

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