The State of Grenada is an island in the Caribbean - the southernmost of the Windward Islands. It has a total area of 340 km2. The climate is tropical, tempered by north-east trade winds. The terrain is volcanic in origin with central mountains. Natural resources are primarily nutmeg, but also timber, tropical fruit, deep water harbours. The religion is largely Roman Catholic; Anglican; other Protestant sects. The official language is English with some French patois.
Grenada was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498, but the inhabitant Caribs resisted all settlers until 1650 when the French succeeded in founding St George's. Grenada was ceded to the British in 1783 and remained a colony until 1958 when it became a member of the Federation of the West Indies.Internal self-government was achieved in 1967 and full independence in 1974.
Grenada is a city in Grenada County, Mississippi, USA. Research Grenada
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