Grenada Country Profile

From one angle, Grenada has an "exotic" flavour which appeals especially to Westerners. Known as the "Spice Island", it is the world's second-largest producer of nutmeg and is a significant producer of mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. It also boasts beautiful scenery, with picturesque and fertile valleys, rainforests, fast-flowing streams, hot springs, mountain lakes, a tropical climate and excellent beaches.

Full name: Grenada

Population: 104,300 (UN, 2010)

Capital: Saint George's

Area: 344 sq km (133 sq miles)

Major languages: English (official), French patois

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 74 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 East Caribbean dollar = 100 cents

Main exports: Nutmeg, bananas, cocoa, fruit and vegetables, clothing, mace

GNI per capita: US $5,550 (World Bank, 2009)

Internet domain: .gd

International dialling code: +1473

Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a governor

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