Grenada

Grenada is a small island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. It is called the Spice Island because it grows so many spices, especially nutmeg. Grenada has beautiful beaches, lush mountains, and warm, friendly people. The country is made up of three islands.

Land and People

About 125,000 people live in Grenada. The capital is St. George's, one of the prettiest harbor towns in the Caribbean. The main island is volcanic with green mountains and crater lakes. Grenada has tropical rainforests and many waterfalls.

Culture and Fun Facts

Grenada produces more nutmeg per person than any other country in the world. Nutmeg is so important that it appears on the country's flag. The Underwater Sculpture Park is a famous attraction where statues sit on the ocean floor. Carnival is a big celebration with steel drum music and dancing.

Fun Facts

• Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmeg in the world, after Indonesia.
• The nutmeg is so important to Grenada that it appears on the country's flag.
• Grenada has the world's first Underwater Sculpture Park, with statues sitting on the sea floor.

Did You Know?

Grenada's flag has a nutmeg on it because the spice is so important to the country. You can smell nutmeg and other spices in the air when you walk through Grenada's markets.