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Grenada

Americas · Caribbean

Capital
St. George's
Population
111.5K
Area
344 km²
Region
Caribbean
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Grenada
Americas · Caribbean
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ContinentAmericas · Caribbean
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Grenada is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Kirani James

athlete

He won Grenada's first Olympic medal and first Olympic gold in the 400 metres.

Local Delicacy

Oil down

A hearty one-pot stew of breadfruit, meat, coconut milk, and spices.

National Symbols

National animalArmadillo
National birdGrenada dove

Famous Landmark & Geography

Grand Anse Beach, a famous landmark of Grenada

Grand Anse Beach

This long white-sand beach is Grenada's best-known natural attraction.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropNutmeg

Nutmeg is Grenada's signature export crop and has long been central to the island's agricultural identity.

Most grown fruitBanana

Bananas are widely grown in Grenada and remain one of its most common tropical fruits.

Major Cities

St. George's Gouyave Grenville

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Saint Catherine840 m

Major Airports

Maurice Bishop International Airport · St. George's
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Lauriston Airport · Carriacou
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Steelpan

Steelpan is highly popular in Grenadian carnival and reflects the island's strong Caribbean pan tradition.

2
Drum kit

The drum kit drives soca, calypso and modern popular music across Grenada.

3
Tenor pan

The tenor pan often carries the melody in steel bands and is one of the most prominent carnival instruments.

4
Electric bass

Electric bass provides the groove foundation in Grenadian soca, calypso and party bands.

5
Guitar

Guitar is widely used in folk, calypso and church-based music on the island.

Major Rivers

St. John River Great River Balthazar River Beausejour River