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Grenada Cities with Hotels
Grenada, independent state in the West
Indies, comprising the island of Grenada and some of the southern Grenadines.
Grenada, in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, is the southernmost of the Windward
Islands. The most important of the attached Grenadines is Carriacou, to the
northeast. The country has a total area of 344 sq km (133 sq mi); Grenada island
has an area of 311 sq km (120 sq mi). The total population of Grenada (1991
census) is 94,806. The capital, largest town, and principal port (located on the
southwestern coast) is Saint George's, with a population (1991 census) of 4439.
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Land and Population
Grenada is of volcanic origin and is mountainous. The highest
peak is Mount Saint Catherine (838 m/2749 ft). Valleys interspersed between the
mountains are picturesque and fertile, and many contain swift-flowing streams.
The island also has hot springs, several mountain lakes, and excellent beaches.
The climate is tropical, with an average annual temperature of 27.8° C (82° F)
along the coast. Annual rainfall is 1524 mm (60 in) on the coast; a rainy season
lasts from June to December. Forests in the interior contain teak and mahogany
trees.
The population of Grenada (1994 estimate) is about 94,000.
About 84 percent of the population of Grenada is black, and a majority of the
people are Roman Catholic. English is the official language, but a French
dialect is also spoken. Education is free and compulsory for children between
the ages of 6 and 14.
"Grenada," Microsoft® Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
© 1993-1996 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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