Grenada: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Grenada

Grenada is a small island country near the southern end of the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles, north of Venezuela. It also includes the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Its green volcanic hills grow nutmeg, cocoa and other spices.

About Saint George's

Saint George's curves around a horseshoe-shaped harbour on the southwest coast. Colourful houses climb the green hills around it, and old Fort George looks out over the sea.

Fun facts about Grenada

1. Grenada is nicknamed the 'Island of Spice' because it grows so much nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.
2. A nutmeg is shown on the national flag.
3. Off its coast is one of the world's first underwater sculpture parks, where statues have become coral reefs.
4. Grand Etang Lake fills the crater of an old volcano high in the rainforest.
5. The country includes the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
6. The national dish, 'oil down', is a hearty stew of breadfruit, vegetables and meat cooked in coconut milk.