Grenada

Grenada (/ɡrəˈneɪdə/ (listen) grə-NAY-də; Grenadian Creole French: Gwenad) is an island country in the Caribbean Sea that received its independence from the United Kingdom in 1974. Its capital is St. George's.

Grenada Gwenad (Grenadian Creole French)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Ever Conscious of God We Aspire, Build and Advance as One People"[1]
Anthem: "Hail Grenada" Royal anthem: "God Save the King "
Capital and largest city	St. George's 12°03′N 61°45′W
Official languages	English
Recognised regional languages	Grenadian Creole English Grenadian Creole French
Ethnic groups (2011[2])	80% African 15% Mixed (incl. Creole-Mulatto and Dougla) 3% Indian 1% Other 1% Unspecified (incl. indigenous peoples)
Religion (2011)[3]	86.4% Christianity —49.2% Protestantism —37.2% Other Christian 5.7% None 1.2% Rastafarianism 5.4% Others 1.3% Unspecified
Demonym(s)	Grenadian[4]
Government	Unitary two-party parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor-General	Cécile La Grenade
• Prime Minister	Dickon Mitchell
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation
• Associated State	3 March 1967
• Independence from the United Kingdom	7 February 1974
• Grenadian Revolution	13 March 1979
• Constitution Restoration	4 December 1984
Area
• Total	348.5 km2 (134.6 sq mi) (184th)
• Water (%)	1.6
Population
• 2021 estimate	124,610[5][6] (194th)
• Density	318.58/km2 (825.1/sq mi) (45th)
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$1.801 billion[7]
• Per capita	$16,604[7]
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	$1.249 billion[7]
• Per capita	$11,518[7]
HDI (2019)	0.779[8] high · 74th
Currency	East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+1-473
ISO 3166 code	GD
Internet TLD	.gd
Plus trace of Arawak / Carib.

History

Before it was discovered, Grenada was inhabited by indigenous people. In 1649, it was colonised by France. Over a century later in 1763, Grenada was given to the United Kingdom.

In 1974, Grenada became an independent country led by Prime Minister Eric Gairy. In 1983, Grenada was invaded by the United States in an effort to stop communism on the island.

In 2004, a hurricane named Ivan destroyed most of the island's resources. Grenada is called the Spice Island on account of its most famous export, the nutmeg.

Politics

Grenada is a monarchy with Charles III as king. Grenada has a parliament made up of a senate (13 seats) and a House of Representatives (15 seats). The senators are appointed by the representatives, who are elected by the people.

Related pages

• Grenada at the Olympics
• Grenada national football team
• List of Grenadian people
• List of rivers of Grenada
• List of subdivisions of Grenada