Carriacou
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Not to be confused with Curaçao.
Carriacou (/ˈkɛəriəˌku/ KAIR-ee-ə-KOO)[1] is an island of the Grenadine Islands. It is a part of Grenada, and is located in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea, northeast of the island Grenada and the north coast of South America. The name is derived from the Carib language Kayryouacou.
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Quick Facts Native name: KayryouacouNickname: Land of Reefs, Geography ...
Native name: Kayryouacou Nickname: Land of Reefs | |
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Geography | |
Location | Caribbean |
Coordinates | 12°28′00″N 61°27′00″W |
Archipelago | Grenadines |
Area | 12 sq mi (31 km2) |
Length | 7 mi (11 km) |
Width | 2 mi (3 km) |
Highest elevation | 956 ft (291.4 m) |
Highest point | High North Peak |
Administration | |
Dependency | Carriacou & Petite Martinique |
Largest settlement | Hillsborough (pop. 1,200) |
Prime Minister of Grenada | Dr. Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell |
Demographics | |
Population | 10,000 |
Pop. density | 176.47/sq mi (68.135/km2) |
Ethnic groups | African, European, Native people. |
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