Here are some interesting Grenada facts. Even though Grenada is among the smallest countries in the world with area of only 348.5 square kilometer. Still Caribbean has interesting facts that will blow your mind.

1# Grenada Abortion Law

Well, there is no confirmation that female Genital Mutilation is allowed in Grenada. According to Criminal Code CAP. 72 A, if someone intentionally causes miscarriage or abortion, he will be liable to ten years of imprisonment. But still there is government policy exists to allow exceptions to save women mental and physical health.

2# Interesting Grenada Fact ‘The Spice Island’

Grenada is well known as a “Spice Isle,” due to nutmeg and mace plantation, which also makes it as world’s largest exporter of these spices. There are many other spices cultivated in Caribbean.

3# Caribbean Population

In comparison with world population Grenada’s population is equivalent to 0%.According to survey in 2019,the total number of people are 108722. The reason behind Caribbean’s flat population is high migration rate. Surrounding by the old volcano St. George’s is the capital of Caribbean with population of 34,000 only. St. George’s is also the most popular tourist destination. Grenada has 50.38% male and 49.62% female population.

4# Grenada Passport

Caribbean Spice Island allow visa free travel to more than 130 countries and also give a lucky chance to obtain USA E-2 visa. Caribbean citizens can visit United Kingdom without visa as long as they fulfill the criteria of not getting married during their stay. They are not allowed to do any work during their stay. Caribbean’s must represent proof of sufficient bank balance to fund their visit in UK.

5# Exclusivity of Caribbean Island

There exists World’s first under water sculpture gallery in Grenada. This popular snorkeling sites is located in Moliniere Point. These sculptures are proving a stunning way of attracting marine life. Some of the most original sculptures are,

• Vicissitudes
• The Lost Correspondent
• Grace Reef
• Sienna
• TAMCC Faces
• The Un-still Life
• Man on a Bike

There are some new additions in this park, which includes ‘The Amerindian Petroglyphs’ and ‘The Silent Cry’.

6# Grenada Cuisine

The national meal of Grenada is ‘Oil-Down’.

The special food of Grenada represents its cultural diversity. The national dish of Grenada is amalgam of bread fruit, saffron, turmeric, callaloo, coconut milk and cod(saltfish). Salt beef is specialty of Grenada cuisine. A special pot called karhee or curry pot is famous for cooking food. Famous street food includes dal puri, aloo pie, doubles mostly wrapped in goat curry. Fish cakes are also well liked.

Sweet treats including guava cheese, tamarind balls, rum, raisin ice cream, kurma, barfi are favoured.

7# Jumpers Hill an Interesting Grenada Fact

There is a “Jumpers Hill” in Grenada. The earliest inhabitants of Grenada were chased by the French. French wanted to dominate the island. The Caribs were trying to escape from the French. Finally, they reached the hill and had no option but to jump. Ultimately, they jumped off the hill. Hence named as Jumpers hill.

8# Leatherback turtles

Another interesting Grenada fact, is variety of turtles found there. Grenada is host to four turtle species including Leatherback turtles. Levara beach is the only beach in Grenada where Leatherback turtles arrive, lay eggs and return back to the Atlantic ocean from March/April until June/July every year. Unfortunately, Leatherback turtles are included in endangered species and need to be saved.

9# Origin of Name

The word Grenada is a Spanish word, which means ‘pomegranate’. In french, the city is named as “La Grenade“.  Still the origin of the name “Grenada” is obscure.

10# Bottomless Lake

Grand Etang, is a lake in Grenada which is said to be a bottomless lake because no body is able to find its depth with SONAR. The lake was formed over a dormant volcano and it has become popular tourist attraction.

So, these are some interesting Grenada facts.