GRENADA
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Capital City: Saint George's


Population: 90,739 people (July 2009 est.)



Language: English (official), French patois



Major Religion: Roman Catholic 53%, Anglican 13.8%, other Protestant 33.2%



Borders:

  • Caribbean Sea ( 2 sides)
  • Atlantic Ocean ( 2 sides)


Total land area (sq. km.): 344 sq. km.



Terrain: Volcanic in origin with central mountains



Climates: Tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds


Location: Between Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago



Coordinates: 12° N, 61° W



Natural Resources: timber, tropical fruit, deepwater harbors.



Major Imports:food, manfactured goods, machinery, chemicals, fuel.




Major Exports: bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, fruit and vegtables, clothing, mace.


Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy



Date of Independence: February 7, 1974



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