The eastern Caribbean country of Grenada consists of the island of Grenada (the most southerly of the Windwards) and some of the southern Grenadine islands. Its Caribbean neighbours include St Vincent and the Grenadines including the more northerly Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. Area: 344.5 sq km .
Geography
Geographic coordinates
12 07 N, 61 40 W
Area
344 sq km (133 sq miles)
People
Population
89,971 (July 2007 est.)
Languages
English (official), French patois
Government
Head of Government
Prime Minister Tillman Thomas
Capital
Saint George's
Government type
constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament
Independence
7 February 1974 (from UK)
Constitution
19 December 1973
Legal system
based on English common law
Date of OECS Membership
18th June, 1981
Economy
GDP
purchasing power parity - $440 million (2002 est.)
