An alphabetical survey of the people, places and institutions that define this country — a reference to return to rather than read straight through.
A to F
- Annandale Falls — an accessible waterfall a short drive from the capital, one of several in the interior
- Carriacou — the largest sister island, quieter, with a distinct boatbuilding tradition
- Carenage — the horseshoe-shaped inner harbour of the capital, lined with warehouses and the visual signature of the country
- Cocoa — a growing industry, with local chocolate production that processes beans on the island rather than exporting them raw
- Creole — the widely spoken English-based vernacular alongside standard English
- Eastern Caribbean dollar — the shared currency, pegged to the US dollar
G to M
- Grand Anse — the principal beach, a long sweep of sand on the sheltered southwest coast
- Grand Etang — a crater lake in the rainforest interior, at the centre of a forest reserve
- Jab Jab — a carnival tradition of figures covered in oil, one of the most striking elements of the festival calendar
- Mace — the aril surrounding the nutmeg seed, sold as a separate spice
- Maurice Bishop International Airport — the main gateway, named after the prime minister killed in 1983
- Mount St Catherine — the highest point, in the northern interior
N to S
- Nutmeg — the defining crop, appearing on the national flag
- Oil down — the national dish, a one-pot meal of breadfruit, salted meat, vegetables and coconut milk
- Petite Martinique — the smallest inhabited island, with a strong seafaring tradition
- River Antoine — a rum distillery still operating with a waterwheel, one of the oldest working installations of its kind in the region
- Spicemas — the national carnival, held in August rather than before Lent as in many Catholic countries
- St George's — the capital, built around its harbour on steep slopes
- St George's University — a large offshore medical and health sciences institution, and a major economic force
T to Z
- Tourism — a principal pillar of the economy, concentrated on the southwest coast
- Underwater Sculpture Park — an installation of submerged figures off the west coast, the first of its kind anywhere and now a dive destination in its own right
- Windward Islands — the chain Grenada belongs to, at its southern end
Two entries that explain a lot
Spicemas in August tells you that Grenada's carnival tradition follows emancipation commemoration rather than the pre-Lenten calendar — a difference from Trinidad that reflects a different historical thread.
The Underwater Sculpture Park tells you something about how a small country competes for attention: by creating something that exists nowhere else rather than by out-spending larger neighbours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the national dish?
Oil down — a one-pot meal of breadfruit, salted meat, vegetables and coconut milk.
When is carnival held?
In August, following emancipation commemoration rather than the pre-Lenten calendar used elsewhere.
What is the Underwater Sculpture Park?
An installation of submerged figures off the west coast, the first of its kind anywhere and now a dive site.
What is mace?
The lacy aril surrounding the nutmeg seed, harvested and sold as a separate spice.
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