Grenada

Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea including the southern Grenadines. Grenada is the second-smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere (after Saint Kitts and Nevis). It is located north of Trinidad and Tobago, and south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Grenada

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The island Grenada itself is the largest island; smaller Grenadines are Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Rhonde Island, Caille Island, Diamond Island, Large Island, Saline Island and Frigate Island. Most of the population lives on Grenada itself, and major towns there include the capital St. George's, Grenville and Gouyave. Largest settlement on the other islands is Hillsborough on Carriacou.

Related Topics:
Carriacou - Petit Martinique - Rhonde Island - Caille Island - Diamond Island - Large Island - Saline Island - Frigate Island - St. George's - Grenville - Gouyave - Hillsborough

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The islands are of volcanic origin, and Grenada's inlands are slightly mountainous, with several small rivers flowing into the sea. The climate is tropical: hot and humid, and Grenada occasionally suffers from hurricanes. The most recent storms to hit have been Hurricane Ivan in September 2004 and Hurricane Emily in July 2005.

Related Topics:
Volcanic - Mountain - River - Climate - Hurricane - Hurricane Ivan - September 2004 - Hurricane Emily - July 2005

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