Grenada

Grenada is an island country located in the Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago, covering an area of approximately 344 square kilometers. As of 2024, Grenada has a population of over 114,600, with English as the official language and French patois also spoken. The island is volcanic in origin with central mountains, experiencing a tropical climate tempered by northeast trade winds. Saint George’s serves as the capital, and the government operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy as a Commonwealth realm.

Grenada has a service-based economy with a GDP of $1.39 billion and a GDP per capita of $17,700, driven by tourism, construction, education, and call-center operations. The country is known as a major spice exporter, particularly nutmeg and mace, and also produces food and beverages, textiles, and light assembly goods. Natural resources include timber and tropical fruit, while the population enjoys a life expectancy of 75.4 years. Grenada continues to develop its blue economy initiatives and tourism infrastructure, though it faces challenges including vulnerability to hurricanes and high public debt levels that are gradually being reduced.