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Brief History. Grenada was discovered in 1498 by Columbus. French settled it in 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production. Full independence was attained in 1974 making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Grenada was seized by a Marxist military council on 19 October 1983. Six days later the island was invaded by US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations, which quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers.

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Country Information

Local name: Grenada

Capital: Saint George's

Population: 89,703

Government: parliamentary democracy

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Land size: 344 sq km

Topography: volcanic in origin with central mountains

Typical foods:

Major exports: bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, fruit and vegetables, clothing, mace

Information on the People

Official language: English

Other languages spoken: French patois

Religions: Roman Catholic 53%, Anglican 13.8%, other Protestant 33.2%

Literacy rate: 96%

Male/Female Ratio: 1.08 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 64.87 years

Ethnic groups: black 82%, mixed black and European 13%, European and East Indian 5%, and trace of Arawak/Carib Amerindian

Internet users: 8,000

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