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| This small nation consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada is by far the largest of the three, with a width of twelve miles (18 km) and a length of twenty-one miles (34 km). Its 133 sq. miles (440 sq. km.) are mountainous, volcanic terrain, reaching heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St. Catherine. This topography provides Grenada with one of the loveliest and most varied environments in the Caribbean, including crater lakes as well as a startling variety of plant and animal life. Dwarf forests high atop Mount St. Catherine descend to the montane rainforests of middle altitudes, which give way in turn to the dry forests of the lowlands. Those forests shift to mangrove at the coast, giving way to stunning white sand beaches, brilliant blue water, and exquisite coral reefs. | |
| Grenada has in recent years begun to protect some of its most remarkable natural assets through a system of national parks and protected areas. Ranging from the magnificent Grand Etang Forest Reserve to the tranquil intimacy of La Sagesse estuary, these areas hold considerable attraction for hikers and birdwatchers as well as for those who simply want to become better acquainted with the peerless natural | |
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Grenada
is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice  trees
and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with
picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a major source of
nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The seductive
drifts through the colourful Saturday markets and Grenada's dense
forests. In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers
and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly
beautiful mountain lakes imaginable. The capital, St. George's, is
widely held to be the loveliest city in the Caribbean. Its
horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside
warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes. |
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