People often ask me, 'what is Grenada?'. Not where is, it but what is it! :) My usual response is something to the effect of, 'its an island in the Caribbean', or 'its near Jamaica and Trinidad'. It seems like everyone has knowledge of those two nations- especially Jamaica. But few have even so much as heard of Grenada.
Well, I am very proud of my little-known nation and I am happy to call myself a daughter of the Spice isle, although I must say I'm not too thrilled about how this came to be, as I'm not a native of Grenada. The natives pretty much died out some centuries ago. I, like most Grenadians, am a descendant of slaves from West Africa, and indentured servants from Northern India. (Most Grenadians are of either African or Indian descent, with the latter being the minority. Some families are mixed like mine).
There's a lot to say about Grenada, this is just a brief introduction... :)
Some little known facts about Grenada:
- More spices grow per square mile in Grenada than in the rest of the world.
- Grenada supplies 1/3 of the world's nutmeg.
- It has one of the largest stadiums in the world.
- Grenada's Caranage is considered to be amongst the most beautiful ports in the entire world.
- Grenada was invaded by the USA in 1983.
- Grenada is home to the Mona Monkey.
- Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik El Shabazz) is of Grenadian descent.
There's a lot to say about Grenada, this is just a brief introduction... :)
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In my next itenary would surely consider coming to Grenada...
The Island looks too beautifull...
Wow...
Abu Abdullah- yes visit, inshallah :). It's too beautiful. And the best thing is there's always a beach nearby and ALWAYS food being sold nearby. It doesn't matter where you go- even some beaches have vendors selling 'chicken and chips', roti, and the national dish 'Oil Down', etc, and not to mention the sweets. And to top it off Grenada has a low crime rate, so you can feel fairly safe while there.
My husband and I honeymooned in Grenada in 2005. We loved it!! The island is beautiful and the people were so wonderful. We had an amazing time on your little island! Hopefully we'll make it back there again one day.
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