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___ GrenadaA virtual travel guide to the Spice Island. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Grenada's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Caribbean island nation, e.g.: official web sites of Grenada, addresses of Grenada and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Grenada. |
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Grenada | Camerhogne |
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 Flag of Grenada Background: Grenada belongs to the Windward Islands, the southern group of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. It is an independent island state within the Commonwealth of Nations in the West Indies is one of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere. The state includes the southern half of the archipelago known as the Grenadines, the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique as well as a group of largely uninhabitable small islands and islets north of Grenada in the Windward Islands. Grenada was seized by a Marxist military council on 19 October 1983. Six days later the island was invaded by US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations, which quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers. Free elections were reinstituted the following year. related countries: Trinidad and Tobago Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
 Official Name: Grenada Amerindian Name: Camerhogne ISO Country Code: gd Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-July-4 10:12 Capital City: Saint George's (est. pop. 33 000) Government: Type: Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style Parliament. Independence: 7 February 1974 (from UK). Constitution: 19 December 1973 Coming into operation 7 February 1974. Geography: Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago, and south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Area: 325 sq km (125 sq mi) Terrain: Three volcanic islands (Grenada and the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique) with mountainous rainforest. Climate: Tropical; tempered by the steady and cooling trade winds. People: Nationality: Grenadian(s). Population: 100 000. Ethnic groups: African descent (75%), some South Asians (East Indians) and Europeans, trace Arawak/Carib Indian. Religions: Roman Catholic, various Protestant denominations, Islam, Rastafarianism. Languages: English (official). Literacy: 95% Natural resources: Timber, tropical fruit, deepwater harbors. Agriculture products: Bananas, cocoa, spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla, mace, citrus, avocados, root crops, sugarcane, corn, vegetables. Industries: Food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism, construction. Exports partners: Saint Lucia 12.7%, USA 12.2%, Antigua and Barbuda 8.7%, Netherlands 7.9%, Saint Kitts and Nevis 7.8%, Dominica 7.8%, Germany 7.1%, France 4.6% (2004) Imports partners: Trinidad and Tobago 29.6%, USA 27.8%, UK 4.8% (2004) Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GrenadaThe Government of GrenadaOfficial website of Granada's government. The Prime Minister's Office Granada's Prime Minister. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Grenada Grenada's embassy in the US, Washington DC. Grenada Consulate office in Toronto Consulate General of Grenada Canada. Granada's Diplomatic Missions Address list of Diplomatic Missions abroad. Maps Map of Grenada Shaded relief map of Grenada.  Google
Earth GrenadaZoomable satellite view of Grenada. Google
Earth Saint George'sZoomable satellite view of Grenada's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean.  Carriacou Island © grenadagrenadines.com |
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NewsRadioGrenada Broadcast Provides also Grenada related news. Grenada Broadcasting Network Provides limited radio stream, news and forum. |
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Arts & CultureGrenada Drum FestivaGrenada Drum Festival, traditional drumming brought to Grenada by Africans. GrenadianConnection.com Grenadian community site. LaSource Grenada Sailing Festival 2007 Grenadian Regatta - yacht racing for ocean-going keelboats. Spicemasgrenada.com All about the spirit of Grenada's Carnival. Synnah Grenada born musician. |
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Business & EconomyEastern Caribbean Central BankGrenada is ECCB Member. Grenada Bureau of Standards Improving the quality competitiveness of Grenadian Industries through Standardization. De La Grenade Industries Ltd. Manufacturer of Morne Delice Nutmeg Syrup and La Grenade Liqueur. |
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Destination Grenada - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Grenada: Grenada, Carriacou (Carry-a KOO) and Petite Martinique (Pitty Mar-ti-NEEK), Mount St. Catherine, Grand Etang rainforestLinks to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. The Grenada Board of Tourism Official island tourism Information. Canadian Traveller's Guide to Grenada Canadian site of the Grenada Board of Tourism. Grenada Ministry of Tourism Official site provides also some information on Grenada Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association The website introduces you to Grenada, the Isle of Spice, and its sister isles, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Grenada Explorer A travel and resort guide to the Caribbean Island of Grenada. Grenadines Net An information gateway to the Grenadine islands. |
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EducationSt. George's UniversityTrue Blue Campus. Windward Island Research and Education Foundation Founded in 1994, WINDREF seeks to advance health and environmental development through multi-disciplinary research and education programs. |
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EnvironmentNERO NewsA weekly briefing (year 2004) from the National Emergency Relief Organisation of Grenada focusing on the reconstruction following the devastation by Hurricane Ivan. Provides a photo gallery of desaster relief. Remapping of Grenada Article about remapping Grenada and more articles regarding the National Reconstruction following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ivan. Eastern Caribbean Coalition for Environmental Awareness Overall objective of ECCA's programme is to strengthen regional initiatives within the Eastern Caribbean, promote community based nature and heritage tourism, environmental education and to improve the conservation of island ecosystems. |
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HistoryFrom its sighting by Christopher Columbus in 1498 until French settlement began in 1650, the indigenous Caribs prevented European colonization on Grenada. A point of dispute between England and France, the island became permanently British in 1783. The British colonists imported African slaves and established sugar plantations. In 1967, Grenada became an associated state of Britain with full internal self-government. When complete independence was achieved in Feb., 1974, Grenada became a full member of the Commonwealth of Nations.History of Grenada Overview on Grenadas history by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Fort George A National Historic Site. |
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SearchGrenada GuideA Grenada directory. Spiceisle.com Under "Homepages" you will find a list of Grenada related pages. Additional Information on GrenadaBBC News Country Profile: GrenadaCultural Profile Project Canada: Grenada Governments on the WWW: Grenada LANIC: Grenada Latin American Network Information Center Open Directory Project: Grenada Wikipedia: Grenada The World Factbook -- Grenada |
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