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Quick Facts - Grenada

The Arawak Indians were the first to inhabit Grenada. When Columbus arrived in 1498 he encountered the Caribs, who continued to rule over the island for another 150 years. The French gained control of the island in 1672 and held on to it until 1762, when the British invaded.

After more than 200 years of British rule, Grenada became independent on Feb. 7, 1974.

Known as the Spice Isle for its main export, Grenada is located within 

 

Language:
 English
Government:
 Independence from UK on February 7, 1974
Capital: St. George's
Size: 344 km² (132.8 sq mi)
Location: Lesser Antilles, south of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and north of Trinidad and Tobago - 12 07 N, 61 40W
Sovereign: 
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Governor: His Excellency Sir Daniel Williams (1996)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas (since 9 July 2008)
Climate: mid 70 - 80s°F
Electricity: 220 volts - 50 cycles
Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollars (US currency widely accepted); $1 US = $2.70 XCD (this rate is indicative)
Driving: On left, license required
Rentals: Car, jeeps, boats, bicycles, scooters
Airports/Seaports: Point Salines International Airport
Entry: Passport and return or onward ticket required.
Online Newspaper(s): Grenadian Voice