Grenada
General Information
Population: 102,000
Area: 344 square km, 344 square miles.
Language(s): English
Capital City: St. George's
Local Time: GMT -4
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD 1 = 100 Cents).
Notes: XCD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100.
Coins: XCD: 1. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50.
Dialling Code: 1 473.
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz.
Passport, Visa, Embassy
Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Passports
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of proof of citizenship issued to nationals of Grenada.
Airports
- Grenada Point Salines International (GND)
Health risks
Grenada is a developing Caribbean island nation. The capital is St. George's. Tourism facilities vary, according to price and area.
CRIME INFORMATION: Street crime occurs occasionally in Grenada. Tourists have been victims of armed robbery in isolated areas, and thieves frequently steal U.S. passports, alien registration cards, and money. Muggings, purse-snatchings and other robberies may occur in areas near hotels, beaches and restaurants, particularly after dark. Visitors should exercise appropriate caution when walking after dark, or rely on taxis.
Weather
Climate: Tropical marine type with an annual average temperature of 28°C. Rainfall varies from an average annual of about 40in at Point Salines in the south west, to 150in in the mountainous centre. The prevailing north east trade winds blow right across the islands. Dry season Jan-May, wet season Jun-Dec.
Clothing: Lightweights and informal summer clothing can be worn all year round.