Location:
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea
and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Area:total:
344 sq km
Population:
89,357 (July 2004 est.)
Capital:
Saint George's
Economy - overview:
Grenada relies on tourism as its main source
of foreign exchange, especially since the construction of an international
airport in 1985. Strong performances in construction and manufacturing,
together with the development of an offshore financial industry, have also
contributed to growth in national output.
Industries:
food and beverages, textiles, light assembly
operations, tourism, construction
Exports - commodities:
bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, fruit and vegetables, clothing, mace
Imports - commodities:
food, manufactured goods, machinery, chemicals, fuel
Currency code:
XCD
Useful links:
 Grenada Ministry of
Tourism
Grenada Hotel &
Tourism Association
The
Grenada National Council of the Disabled
Grenada International Financial Services Authority
Official Travel Guide
Virtual Tourist resource page
Grenada Board of Tourism
Royal Grenada Police Force
SVG Air
Taxi Service A & E Tours
information about Grenada
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