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Grenada

Grenada
Capital
Saint George's
Population
113K
Area
344 km²
Language
English

Grenada is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Saint George's, with a population of approximately 113K and a total area of 344 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

📊 Quick Facts about Grenada

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Population
113K
total residents
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Total Area
344 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
329/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.3B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$11,504
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
121 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1974
established
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Local Time in Saint George's

Grenada covers an area of 344 km² with a population density of 329/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.3B ($11,504 per capita) and gained independence in 1974. It has a coastline of 121 km.

Did You Know?

Grenada is called the Spice Isle, it's the world's second-largest producer of nutmeg, which even appears on its flag. It also has the world's first underwater sculpture park, 65 life-size sculptures submerged on the ocean floor.

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✈️ Travel Information for Grenada

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Best Time to Visit
January–May
Tropical, dry season January–May
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Grenada travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Grenada on the Map

Street-level photo from Saint George's
📍 Saint George's · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Grenada World Rankings

1st
Nutmeg
Spice Isle, second largest nutmeg producer in the world
1st
Underwater Museum
World's first underwater sculpture park
1st
Chocolate
Produces some of the world's finest single-origin chocolate
1st
Rum
Clarke's Court, one of the Caribbean's great rum distilleries

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Grenada

What is the capital of Grenada?

The capital of Grenada is Saint George's.

What continent is Grenada in?

Grenada is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Grenada use?

Grenada uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-473.

What is the GDP of Grenada?

Grenada has a GDP of $1.3B, with a GDP per capita of $11,504.

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