Synopsis of Grenada
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| Location: |
12 07 N, 61 40 W |
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Area: |
344 km2 (land=344 km2;
water=0 km2) |
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Coastline: |
121 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds |
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Terrain: |
Volcanic in origin with central mountains |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Mount Saint Catherine 840 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Timber, tropical fruit, deepwater
harbors |
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Natural hazards: |
Lies on edge of hurricane belt; hurricane
season lasts from June to November |
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Environmental issues: |
Unavailable |
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Population: |
89,357 (July 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Black 82%, mixed black and European 13%,
European and East Indian 5% , and trace of Arawak/Carib
Amerindian |
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Languages: |
English (official), French patois |
