About Grenada
With a population of just over 107,000, Grenada is the Mainland of the Tri-Island State comprising Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique. Geographically, Grenada is one of the smaller Caribbean islands with a total area of just 133 Square Miles and is one of the countries comprising the four-member Windward Islands located in the Eastern Caribbean. Dubbed the “Spice Isle” of the Caribbean and carrying the brand “Pure Grenada”, the island is known for its abundance of traditional spices and its beautiful white sand beaches and landscapes.
Useful Info:
Capital:
St. George’s
Language:
English
Nationality:
Grenadian
Official Currency:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time Zone:
EST+ 1; (GMT – 4:00)
International Calling Code:
1-473
Type of State:
Constitutional Monarchy
Type of Government:
Parliamentary Democracy
Ruling Political Party:
New National Party (NNP)
Head of Government/Prime Minister:
Dr. The Right Hon. Keith C. Mitchell
Head of State/Governor-General:
Dame Cecile La Grenade (Representative of Queen Elizabeth II)
Type of Legal System:
English Common Law
Constitution:
Codified – Grenada Constitution Order 1973
UN Membership Date:
17th September 1974
Judicial System:
Please feel free to visit www.gov.gd the Official Website of the Government of Grenada for additional information.
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Grand Anse
P.O. Box 3556
St. George
Grenada, W.I.
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