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Grenada
Facts
- Population of about 110,000
- Capital is St. George's
- Islands have volcanic origin and extremely rich soil
- Called The Spice Isle because it is the leading producer for many spices including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace, and especially nutmeg
- Tourism is their main industry
- Pioneered organic chocolate
Culture & Well Known People
- Official language is English but locals speak Grenadian Creole
- Main religion is Christianity
- Although less visible than other Caribbean countries, there is still a strong French influence (20% speak French Patois)
- Soca, Calypso, and Reggae are the most popular music styles
- Cricket is most popular sport
- Story telling and folk tales still strong part of culture
- Eric Matthew Gairy- famous labor leader and first prime minister of independent Grenada in 1974
- Alleyne Francique- runner-finished fourth in the 400m 2004 Summer Olympics
- Mighty Sparrow- musican- called "The Calypso King of the World"
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