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About the island
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Capital: Saint George's
Location: Grenada is a Caribbean, island between
the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Size: 132 square miles (344 square km), twice the
size of Washington, DC
Population: 89,502
Language: English (official), French patois
Climate: Tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds
Terrain: Volcanic in origin with central mountains.
The highest point on the island is Mount Saint Catherine at 2,755
feet (840 meters).
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Tourism info: Call Board of Tourism at (800) 927-9554
Getting there from Miami: Grenada is located 1,531
miles (2,465 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island
is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Grenada to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
Grenada Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Grenada.
United State diplomatic representation
Consulate of Grenada
00 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 599-0301
Fax: (212) 599-1540
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Web links
Grenada
- Official Site
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