Grenada
About Grenada
Grenada is a sovereign country located in North America, specifically within the Caribbean subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Saint George's, and the country is home to approximately 109 thousand people. In its native language, the country is known as “Grenada”. English serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Grenada. The official currency in circulation is the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Grenada is widely recognised for being the 'Spice Isle', producing nutmeg and its underwater sculpture park. People from Grenada are referred to as Grenadian.
Geography & climate
Grenada covers approximately 344 km² of territory, making it one of the smallest sovereign states in the world by land area. The country is an island nation (or otherwise lacks land borders), surrounded entirely by water and dependent on maritime and air links to reach its neighbours. Geographically, Grenada sits in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, at roughly 12.1° N, 61.7° W. Standard civil time follows UTC-04:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Grenada can be summarised as: caribbean island with tropical & breezy. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.
People, language & society
With roughly 109 thousand inhabitants, Grenada is a small nation in terms of population. The principal spoken language is English, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Citizens are formally known in English as Grenadian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.
Quick facts at a glance
- 🏙️ CapitalSaint George's
- 🗣️ Native nameGrenada
- 🧑 DemonymGrenadian
- 📍 RegionCaribbean
- 🌐 SubregionCaribbean
- 📐 Area344 km²
- 👥 Population109 thousand
- 🌡️ ClimateCaribbean island · Tropical & breezy
- 🗺️ Land borders0
- 💬 LanguageEnglish
- 💰 CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar ($)
- 📞 Calling code+1473
- 🌐 Internet TLD.gd
- 🚗 Drives onleft side
- 🕐 Time zoneUTC-04:00
- 🇺🇳 UN memberYes
Practical travel & daily-life info
Visitors planning a trip to Grenada should familiarise themselves with the capital, Saint George's, the local time zone (UTC-04:00), the local currency (Eastern Caribbean dollar). The international dialling prefix is +1473, which is required when phoning a Grenada number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .gd, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.
Government & global standing
Grenada is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Grenada is generally classified within the North America region and more specifically the Caribbean subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties.
Did you know?
Spice production — about a third of global nutmeg — earned this nickname, so prominently featured on the national flag it shapes the heraldry.
Grenada in the GlobeIQ atlas
Inside the GlobeIQ game, Grenada appears as a tougher puzzle reserved for geography fans who can pick up subtler hints. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Grenada carries the personality tags “🌿 Spice Isle” and “🗿 Underwater Sculptures”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Grenada to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.