Grenada is the largest island in the Grenadine Islands. All of the islands come from a volcanic origin with extremely rich soil. The climate on Grenada is tropical, with a hot and humid rainy season.
Also, since Grenada is in the Atlantic Ocean, it suffers from the very occasional hurricane. Luckily, the capital city is on the opposite side from most hurricanes, so it is usually protected. |
There are an estimated 107,317 people living on Grenada. However, there is a major problem with young people leaving Grenada for other islands in the Caribbean and America/the UK. It has been estimated there are as many people living on Grenada now, as there are Grenadian-born people who have left the island community.
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DemographicsA majority of Grenadine citizens (82%) are descendants of the African slaves who were brought to the island by the English and French. The rest of the population is of mixed descent.
As for religion, there are 2 main religions: Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. These two groups account for almost 90% of the citizens of Grenada. These two religious groups can be traced back to the missionary groups who came to the island in the 1800s. |
EconomyGrenada has a serious external debt problem. In saying that, tourism is the largest foreign exchange earner for the country. Ever since the construction of a cruise ship port in 2004, tourism has rapidly increased. The revenue brought from St. George's University also helps immensely.
Also, Grenada is an important agricultural producer for several spices. Most notably nutmeg and mace, which Grenada is the second largest producer of the world. This is where the nickname "the Island of Spice" originates from. |
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Grenada is a Commonwealth realm. Therefore, the Queen of England serves as the Queen of Grenada and as the Head of State. Under the Queen, the country has a parliamentary representative democracy, which means the citizens elect the member of their Senate and House of Representatives.
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Compared to other Caribbean islands, the French influence on Grenadian culture is much less visible. Grenada is heavily influenced by the African and Indian roots of many of its citizens. Grenada citizens are very protective of their cultural roots, which can be traced back to the constant foreign interference in their country.
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