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St George
Its port waterfront is one of the most picturesque in the Caribbean.
Cruise ships
They dock at the long pier in St George.
Diving and snorkeling
You'll find many underwater adventures, both in Grenada and the other islands.
Language
English is Grenada's official language. French is also spoken.
Nutmegs
Grenada is nicknamed the Spice Island. It produces nearly a third of the world's nutmegs. Cinnamon, cloves and ginger are also harvested in great quantities. You can tour the spice plantations to learn how the spices are grown and processed.
Island statistics
Grenada is 34 kilometers (21 miles) long and 19 kilometers (12 miles) at its maximum width. Residents number 110,000.
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