Grenada: Almanac |
| Official Names: Grenada. Capitals: St George's. Population: 89,357. Total Area: 133 sq miles / 345 sq km Languages: English and local French patois by a minority. Climate: Dry season from January to May. Rainy season from June to December. The average temperature is 28°C (82°F). Economy: The Grenadian economy is predominantly agricultural and centred on the production of spices. The principal exports are nutmeg, cocoa, bananas and sugar cane. Tourism is particularly important. Government: Dominion within the Commonwealth. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by the Governor-General. Religions: Roman Catholic 53%, Anglican 14%, other Protestant sects 33%. Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. Time Zone: Atlantic; 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Telecommunications: Good. Country code is 473. Press: The main newspapers are The Voice, Grenada Today and The Informer. Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. |


