Grenada, Island nation in southeastern Caribbean.
Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea comprising three main volcanic islands with tropical rainforest, crater lakes and sandy beaches. A central mountain range runs through the largest island from north to south, flanked by steep cliffs along the western coast and gentler slopes to the east.
French colonists took control during the 18th century before Britain annexed the islands in 1783 and governed them until 1974. After independence, a military coup occurred in 1979 followed by an American intervention four years later that restored constitutional government.
Afro-Caribbean life shapes everyday moments through music, dance and cooking, while Indian immigrants and French-speaking traditions influence religious festivals and local dialects. Creole language and Anglican churches reflect centuries of exchange between European colonial powers and African roots.
January through May brings dry weather and comfortable temperatures for travelers, while June through December carries frequent rainfall and occasional hurricanes. International flights arrive at Maurice Bishop International Airport south of the capital St. George's, where taxis and rental cars connect to all parts of the territory.
The islands supply roughly one third of worldwide nutmeg demand and export several hundred tons of the spice fruit annually. Alongside nutmeg, local growers operate cocoa plantations with three distinct bean varieties that produce award-winning chocolate products.
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