History
Spice Markets
Grenada became known as the ‘Spice Isle’ because of its production of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa. Spice markets and farming remain important parts of Grenadian trade, culture, and identity.
History
Caribbean Region
🇬🇩 Grenada
Grenada is known for spices, rainforests, waterfalls, Caribbean beaches, and a strong cultural identity shaped by African heritage and island traditions.
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Capital
Saint George's
Population
125,000
Languages
English, Grenadian Creole
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
Cultural Overview
The story of Grenada
Grenada is often called the ‘Spice Isle’ because of its production of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and other spices exported around the world. The island’s culture is shaped by African, French, British, and Caribbean influences alongside traditions connected to farming, fishing, music, and Carnival celebrations.
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Fact File
Learn about Grenada
Explore the capital city, food, wildlife, and culture through images and short fact-file summaries.
Food
Oil Down
Oil down is Grenada’s national dish and is made using breadfruit, coconut milk, vegetables, dumplings, and meat or fish cooked together in one pot.
Food
Wildlife
Grenada Dove
The Grenada Dove is a rare bird found only on the island and is considered Grenada’s national bird. Protecting its forest habitat became an important part of wildlife conservation in Grenada.
Wildlife
Culture
Spicemas Carnival
Spicemas Carnival is Grenada’s biggest cultural celebration and includes music, dancing, steelpan performances, colourful costumes, and Caribbean traditions.
Culture
Historical Timeline
The Story of Grenada
Explore the people, resistance movements, music, identity, and major events that helped shape modern Jamaica.
Influential Figures
Influential People of Grenada
Explore influential people who helped shape the country through music, leadership, sport, activism, and culture.
Sport
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Sport
Won Grenada’s first Olympic gold medal and inspired Caribbean athletes through international sporting success.
Music
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Music
Became one of the Caribbean’s most influential calypso performers and helped shape regional music culture.
Art
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Art
Became internationally recognised for underwater sculptures connected to marine environments and conservation.
Places to Explore
Explore Grenada
Discover landscapes, cities, landmarks, and locations that help tell the story of Grenada.
Capital City
Capital City
Saint George's
Saint George’s is Grenada’s capital city and is known for its harbour, colourful hillside buildings, markets, and colonial forts overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Tourism
Tourism
Grand Anse Beach
Grand Anse Beach became famous for white sand beaches, calm waters, tourism, and Caribbean coastal scenery.
Nature
Nature
Annandale Falls
Annandale Falls is surrounded by rainforest vegetation and is one of Grenada’s best-known natural landmarks.
Art
Art
Underwater Sculpture Park
Grenada’s underwater sculpture park combines art and marine conservation through underwater sculptures placed beneath the Caribbean Sea.
Things We’ve Learned About Grenada
Grenada is often called the ‘Spice Isle’.
Nutmeg is one of Grenada’s most important exports.
Oil down is considered Grenada’s national dish.
Grenada has an underwater sculpture park beneath the Caribbean Sea.
Spicemas is Grenada’s biggest Carnival celebration.