Grenada, the spice of the Caribbean
<b>Commonwealth country profile</b><br><br>GRENADA entices her visitors with the sweet scents and flavour of her spices. The world’s second largest producer of nutmeg, Grenada also produces cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cloves and mace. The Spice Island also charms her visitors with the most pictur
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GRENADA entices her visitors with the sweet scents and flavour of her spices. The world’s second largest producer of nutmeg, Grenada also produces cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cloves and mace. The Spice Island also charms her visitors with the most picturesque city in the Caribbean, St. George’s, with its horseshoe-shaped harbour, rich English, French and West Indian history and architecture.
The most southerly of the Windward Islands, Grenada is a volcanic mountainous Island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. She consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Matinique.
With its beautiful natural physical features, Grenada is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in the Carribean.
82% of Grenada’s population of 101,400, are of African descent, while the rest are of mixed African-European descent with small European and East Indian groups. By virtue of their African roots, the music of the native Grenadian is calypso, although reggae and pop is catching on.
Grenada consists of Roman Catholics and Protestants. The population mainly depend on Agriculture for survival, with cocoa, bananas, fruits and spices forming a bulk of the country’s exports. Hers is one of the fastest growing economies in the Caribbean with tourism as the leading foreign exchange earner.
Like most countries in the Caribbean, Grenada is subject to hurricanes. She suffered the worst damage from Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, which left 39 people dead and thousands homeless. Hardly a year later, Hurricane Emily hit in July 2005, leaving 90% of the homes on the Island damaged.
Grenada made world headlines in 1983 when a split in government led to the overthrow and execution of leader Maurice Bishop. On October 25 1983 then American President Ronald Reagan ordered an invasion on the Island to establish order and eliminate Cuban military presence.
The British gained control of Grenada in 1762. Grenada gained independence in February 7, 1974. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state represented by Governor-General Sir Daniel Williams. English is the official language.
Compiled by Elizabeth Namazzi
GRENADA entices her visitors with the sweet scents and flavour of her spices. The world’s second largest producer of nutmeg, Grenada also produces cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cloves and mace. The Spice Island also charms her visitors with the most picturesque city in the Caribbean, St. George’s, with its horseshoe-shaped harbour, rich English, French and West Indian history and architecture.
The most southerly of the Windward Islands, Grenada is a volcanic mountainous Island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. She consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Matinique.
With its beautiful natural physical features, Grenada is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in the Carribean.
82% of Grenada’s population of 101,400, are of African descent, while the rest are of mixed African-European descent with small European and East Indian groups. By virtue of their African roots, the music of the native Grenadian is calypso, although reggae and pop is catching on.
Grenada consists of Roman Catholics and Protestants. The population mainly depend on Agriculture for survival, with cocoa, bananas, fruits and spices forming a bulk of the country’s exports. Hers is one of the fastest growing economies in the Caribbean with tourism as the leading foreign exchange earner.
Like most countries in the Caribbean, Grenada is subject to hurricanes. She suffered the worst damage from Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, which left 39 people dead and thousands homeless. Hardly a year later, Hurricane Emily hit in July 2005, leaving 90% of the homes on the Island damaged.
Grenada made world headlines in 1983 when a split in government led to the overthrow and execution of leader Maurice Bishop. On October 25 1983 then American President Ronald Reagan ordered an invasion on the Island to establish order and eliminate Cuban military presence.
The British gained control of Grenada in 1762. Grenada gained independence in February 7, 1974. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state represented by Governor-General Sir Daniel Williams. English is the official language.
Compiled by Elizabeth Namazzi