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Southern Caribbean Cruises: Grenada![]() Grenada is world famous as a leading producer of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace and allspice. In fact, until Hurricanes Ivan and Emily devastated the island in 2004 and 2005, Grenada was the world’s second largest nutmeg producer. The country recovered quickly thanks to international aid and hard-working locals, resulting in upgraded facilities and new crops across the island. Grenada’s history consists of countless battles for dominance in the region, first by French colonists against the cannibalistic Carib Indians of the 1600s, then by British against French, resulting in British control. As a consequence, Grenada, like most Caribbean islands, has many historic forts and colonial architecture to explore. The capital city of St. George and its harbor are among the Caribbean’s most beautiful, and Grand Anse Beach is considered one of the world’s top ten beaches. To learn more or book a vacation to this destination click here. ![]() |
Fast Facts Location 100 miles north of Venezuela Total Area 133 square miles Highest elevation Mount St. Catherine, 2,757 feet Capital St. George’s Status Independent island nation of U.K. Currency East Caribbean dollar (XCD) Languages English (official), French Patois Population 110,000 (July 2005 est) About 80 percent are descendants of African slaves brought to the island by Europeans. The other 20 percent are descendants of East Indian indentured servants and English colonists. Climate Average temperature range is 75-87 degrees.
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