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Although
Grenada is still largely known as the turf on which the US
military made one of its more blustery stands in the name
of democracy in the 1980s, savvy Caribbean travelers know
Grenada as a colorful, robust travel destination that's wonderfully
rough around the edges. Dubbed the 'Spice Island' because
of its impressive production of nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger
and cloves, it has a rugged mountainous interior of rainforests
and waterfalls and an indented coastline with protected bays
and beaches. Its capital, St George's, has one of the prettiest
harbor settings in the Caribbean.
Tourist
infrastructure is still generally small-scale and locally
owned, offering a good balance between comfort and price,
making Grenada a great getaway for those travelers wanting
to avoid the Caribbean resort experience. The secret to a
successful visit to Grenada is to mix up the beach (in)activity
with getting out and about in the island's interior with a
good pair of hiking boots.
Full
country name: Grenada
Area: 133 sq miles (340 sq km)
Population: 97,600 (growth rate 0.66%)
Capital city: St George's (pop 30,000)
People: African descent (82%), mixed descent (13%), European
and East Indian (5%)
Language: English, French-African patois
Religion: Roman Catholic (60%), Protestant, Baha'i
Government: Independent state within the British Commonwealth
Governor General: Daniel Williams
Prime Minister: Keith C Mitchell
GDP:
US$340 million
GDP per head: US$3,500
Major industries:Food and beverages, textiles, light assembly
operations, tourism, construction
Major trading partners: US, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Trinidad,
Tobago
Grenada
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