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Additional Information
THE ISLAND
Grenada is known as the "Isle of Spice” and is located in the south-eastern region of the Caribbean, 100 miles north of Venezuela. Grenada is a three island state comprising Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Grenada is the largest of the three, occupying 120 square miles and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Caribbean.
Its volcanic origin has produced a wide selection of tropical scenery ranging from mountainous rainforests, with a large variety of plant and animal life, to glorious waterfalls, hot springs and crater lakes. The coastline is indented with an equal variety of stunning bays and beaches.Historical delights include military forts with magnificent views of the picturesque harbour of St. George’s. Fascinating artefacts spanning the turbulent history of Grenada are housed in the Grenada National Museum. To the north of the island lies the famous Leapers’ Hill, a 100 ft cliff, from which in 1651 the indigenous Carib Indians threw themselves rather than surrender to the French.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Area
Grenada is 21 miles long by 12 miles wide making the total area 133 square miles.Population
Approximately 95,000 people live in Grenada.Climate
Dry season occurs between January and May and although the rest of the year is the rainy season, rainfall is usually short and does not occur daily. The temperature ranges between 75º F and 87º F, with average temperatures in the low 80º’s F made more comfortable by the trade winds.
Government
Grenada is a member of the British Commonwealth and the Governor General represents The Queen. There is a 13 member Senate and a House of Representatives with a Speaker and the15 members each represents a constituency.Currency
The currency is the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar, which is linked to the US dollar at $2.67 EC to $1.00 US. All major credit cards are accepted by hotels, car rental companies and shops.Airlines
A variety of international airlines offer regular flights both direct and indirect to Grenada. These include British Airways, Virgin, Excel, Air Jamaica, American Airlines and Air Canada.Electricity
Voltage is 220volts, 50 cycles. Appliances rated 110 volts can be used with a transformer which are provided by most hotels along with dual voltage shaver units.Medical Facilities
There is the General Hospital in St. George’s, a smaller hospital in Mirabeau, St. Andrew's and a private clinic in St. Paul’s. There are also several private doctors, most of whom can also make house calls.
ANNUAL EVENTS
January
Spice Island Billfish Tournament.La Source Grenada Sailing regatta.
February
Carriacou Carnival celebrations involving two days of street parades, masquerade bands, calypso and soca singers.April
Grenada Round the Island Easter Regatta.June
Fisherman’s Birthday, celebrating the fishing communities around the island.July
Carriacou Regatta Festival.August
Rainbow City Festival- Festivities, held in Grenville.The Grenada Carnival is a cultural extravanga held over several days with colorful costumed bands, calypso and steel band competitions and ends with a large street party.
November
TTSA Carriacou Sailing Series Annual Regatta.
CONSULATES/EMBASSIES
Office of the British High Commission
Embassy of the United States of America
Embassy of China
Embassy of Venezuela
Embassy of Cuba
Consulate of The Netherlands
Consul for France
Consul for Italy
Consul for Jamaica
Consul for Norway
Consul for Sweden
Consul for Spain
Consul for Trinidad & Tobago
Consul for Guyana
