Grenada
By Megan Eich
Flag
The beautiful flag has a red boarder with yellow stars. Yellow and green triangles make up the rest of the background with a green leaf to the left and a yellow star in the middle
Saint George's, The Wonderful Capital
Beautiful sites can be seen at Saint George's as well as other major cities including Gouyave, Grenville, Sauteures, and Hillsborough.
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
Other Countries
Grenada was originally colonized by France but gained it's independence in 1974. Six days after gaining independence the US invaded Granada. Since 1974 the US have given free elections but still have bases in Grenada.
Government
Grenada has a Parliamentary Democracy and a Commonwealth realm. Grenada is lead by Keith Mitchell.
Economy
The economic system in Grenada is capitalism and we use East Carribean Dollars for our currency.
Geography
Grenada is located in Central America in the Caribbean. Grenada is made up of multiple islands and together they add up to 344 square miles of land. the islands are divided by the Vincent and Grenadines.
Tourists' Information
Grenada is a great vacation spot, we speak engilsh, so there is no confusion for tuorists coming from the US. In Grenada we have great foods including bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, avocado, sugarcane, and corn. Along with food we also have amazing views throughout the islands. Specifically, on the island of Carriacau, there are many beautiful treetop views, and, as well as in Carriacau, there are many great views in our capital, Saint Goerge's. In Saint George's you can see many beautiful harbors.
FUN FACTS!
The unemployment rate has increased by 8.5% since 2008
Doves and flowers are the symbols that represent Grenada
38% of the population is below the poverty line
Citations
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gj.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/grenada/money-costs
http://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/grenada/economy
http://clipartion.com/free-clipart-15254/