| Surface: This
small nation consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada
is by far the largest of the three, with a width of twelve miles (18 km) and a length of
twenty-one miles (34 km). Its 133 sq. miles (440 sq. km.) are mountainous, volcanic
terrain, reaching heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St. Catherine. |
| Population : 92.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: Average
temperatures range from 24C/75F to 30C/87F, tempered by the steady and cooling trade
winds. The lowest temperatures occur between November and February. Because of Grenada's
remarkable topography, the island also experiences climate changes according to altitude.
The driest season is between January and May. Even during the rainy season, from June to
December, it rarely rains for more than an hour at a time and generally not every day. |
| Electricity: Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances
rated at 110 volts (US standard) normally work satisfactorily with a transformer. Most
hotels provide dual voltage shaver units, but an adaptor plug is necessary for small
appliances. |
| Entry Requirements: A valid passport and return or onward ticket is
required for all visitors. However, proof of citizenship bearing a photograph is
acceptable from British, Canadian, and US citizens. A visa is not required from citizens
of the US, Canada, UK, British Commonwealth, Caribbean countries (except Cuba), most
European countries, South Korea, and Japan. |
| Capital : St George's (pop
30,000) |
| System : Commonwealth member...Grenada is a Dominion within the British Commonwealth; the head of state is the
British monarch, represented locally by a Governor. Executive power rests with the Cabinet
while responsibility for legislation rests with a bicameral parliament comprising the
13-member Senate and the 15-member House of Representatives. |
| Languages : English, French patois |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 53%,
Anglican 13.8%, other Protestant 33.2% |
| Money : Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) |
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