Grenada is the southernmost of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean, nicknamed the 'Spice Isle' for its nutmeg, mace and cinnamon plantations, with a tri-island state including Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Geography & landscape
Grenada sits in Caribbean, in the northern hemisphere of North America. With an area of approximately 344 km², it is a compact territory, set in the northern hemisphere and exposed to the tropical climate band typical of its latitude. Its capital, Saint George's, lies near coordinates 12.12°, -61.68°.
The country shares the cultural and geographic context of North America, with neighbouring states and trade routes shaped by its position in the wider Caribbean region. Topography, watersheds and coastline (where present) define the practical realities of agriculture, settlement and transport across Grenada.
People & society
The population of Grenada is around 115K. Communities, dialects and customs vary by region, and the country’s sense of identity is shaped by its history, its borders and the everyday rhythms of its towns and cities.
The official language is English, used in government, education and most public life. Regional dialects, minority languages and immigrant communities add further linguistic texture.
Government & politics
Grenada is structured as a constitutional monarchy. Political authority is exercised through institutions based primarily in Saint George's, with the head of state and head of government performing constitutional roles defined by the country’s legal framework. Domestic policy, foreign relations and the administration of public services all flow from this constitutional core.
Economy & currency
The official currency of Grenada is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). Monetary policy, banking, taxation and trade are managed nationally, often in coordination with regional and international institutions. Major economic activity tends to cluster around Saint George's and other principal urban centres, with secondary economies built on the country’s natural resources, manufacturing capacity and service industries.
Culture & everyday life
The cultural footprint of Grenada shows up in cuisine, music, sport, religious life, festivals and design. National holidays mark the country’s historical pivots; family meals, café culture and street life follow patterns rooted in geography and tradition. International audiences usually meet Grenada through its sport, its music, its food, or the global diaspora that carries those things abroad.
Travel essentials
The capital, Saint George's, is the natural starting point for first-time visitors. International dialling uses the country code +1-473, and clocks are set to the AST (UTC-4) time zone. ISO standards identify Grenada as GD (alpha-2) and GRD (alpha-3) — useful when booking flights, decoding number plates, or matching customs paperwork. The flag, 🇬🇩, appears at every border post and on every passport.
By the numbers
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| Metric | Value | Unit / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Capital city | Saint George's | — |
| Continent | North America | — |
| Sub-region | Caribbean | — |
| Population | 115K | people |
| Area | 344 | km² |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) | — |
| Calling code | +1-473 | international dialling |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | standard time |
| Government type | Constitutional monarchy | — |
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | GD | 2-letter code |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | GRD | 3-letter code |
| Latitude | 12.12 | degrees |
| Longitude | -61.68 | degrees |
Did you know?
Grenada is one of the world's largest exporters of nutmeg — featured on the country's national flag.
