Interesting facts about Grenada Is a great opportunity to learn more about the island nations. Grenada is a volcanic island. A constitutional monarchy operates here, where the Queen of Great Britain acts as the official head of the country.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Grenada.
- Grenada is an island state in the southeast of the Caribbean. Gained independence from Great Britain in 1974.
- In the coastal waters of Grenada, there is an underwater sculpture park.
- The discoverer of the Grenada Islands was Christopher Columbus (see interesting facts about Columbus). This happened in 1498.
- Did you know that the Grenada flag has a picture of a nutmeg?
- Grenada is often called "Spice Island"
- The motto of the state: "Always realizing God, we strive forward, build and develop as a single people."
- The highest point in Grenada is Mount Saint Catherine - 840 m.
- An interesting fact is that there is no standing army in Grenada, only the police and the coast guard.
- The first public library was opened here in 1853.
- The overwhelming majority of Grenadians are Christians, where about 45% of the population is Catholic and 44% is Protestant.
- General education for local residents is compulsory.
- The official language of Grenada is English (see interesting facts about English). The patois language is also widespread here - one of the dialects of French.
- Curiously, there is only one university in Grenada.
- The first television station appeared here in 1986.
- Today, Grenada has 108,700 inhabitants. Despite the relatively high birth rate, many Grenadians choose to emigrate from the state.
