The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Macmillan caribbean azs are a comprehensive series of reference books that. Carriacous history discover carriacou about the islands. The earliest known inhabitants were arawak indians, who were then displaced by caribs some time before ad 0. Grenada measures fourteen miles across and twentysix miles top to bottom for a total land area of 121 square miles3 square miles when carriacou and petit martinique are included. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 2018 information contained here. Grenada consists of the eponymous island as well as six smaller ones, with the main island the largest in the grenadines. Oval in shape, the island is approximately 21 miles 34 km long and 12 miles 19 km wide.
Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern caribbean sea including the southern grenadines. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The often turbulent struggle for survival from the earliest arawak settlement to t. First settled by indigenous peoples, by the time of european contact it was inhabited by the caribs. Carriacou is the largest island in the grenada grenadines. Grenada history, language and culture history of grenada. Following a leftist coup in 1983, the island was invaded by u. A comprehensive guide to the worlds best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20year anniversary in 2019. Christopher columbus was the first european to discover the island. Its land rises from a narrow, coastal plain into areas of dormant volcanic ridges and valleys. A history of its people blends uptodate scholarship from primary sources with fascinating detail of its people and their often turbulent struggle for survival. Georges and focuses on the history and archeology of the island. Useful information location grenada, carriacou, petite martinique and its dependencies are located in the eastern caribbean, south of the windward islands and.
It provides a detailed chronological historical analysis but focuses especially on the story and everyday lives of its inhabitants from the earliest days of settlement by the arawaks to the overthrow of. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. A history of its people island histories first edition by beverley a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Although many of the rocks and soils are of volcanic origin, the volcanic cones dotting grenada are long dormant. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about grenada 20 should be addressed to the cia. Every aspect of grenadian history, geography, culture and society is covered. The interior of grenada is mostly mountainous, while small rivers and waterfalls also dot the landscape. The book was quite useful with good descriptions usually a paragraph or two of the accommodations and restaurants on the islands we visited grenada, mayreau, bequia, carricou, tobago cays. Popular geography books showing 150 of 16,123 prisoners of geography. Discoveries of pottery tools reveal that arawaks from south america were the first settlers on the island, followed by various waves and ending with the kalinago. This popular book covering the caribbean from grenada and barbados to the. Geography the university of texas at austin library the mission of the university is to enrich the intellectual life people by fostering information discovery, enabling teaching and research, nurturing creativity, partnering in the development and dissemination of new knowledge, and contributing to the intellectual growth and fulfillment of the. The name originates from granada given by the spaniards in the 1520s. It consists of the island of saint vincent and the northern grenadine islands, which stretch southward toward grenada. Grenada s landmass rises from a narrow, coastal plain in a generally northsouth trending axis of ridges and narrow valleys. Media a local automatic telephone system covers the island, with connections to carriacou. In 1979, a leftist new jewel movement seized power under maurice bishop ushering in.
Grenada, byname isle of spice, island country of the west indies. It is located northwest of trinidad and tobago, northeast of venezuela and southwest of saint. Georges and the rest of grenada was severely battered by hurricane ivan. It is located north of venezuela, trinidad and tobago, and south of saint vincent and the grenadines. Grenada is an island country located between the caribbean sea and atlantic ocean, north of. Grenada history, language and culture world travel guide. The islands of the country of grenada are all volcanic in origin and vary in elevation from 300 m 984 ft, to over 600 m 1,968 ft. Grenada time line chronological timetable of events. Despite the islands long history of british rule, the islands french heritage both colonial and revolutionary survives in its place names, its buildings, and its strong catholicism. This is the story of an island, geographically twice the size of washington, dc, with a current population of 100,000, that has witnessed 500 years of tumultuous history. The grenada national museum, founded in 1976, is located in st. Grenada geography education materials student handouts. The history of wallasey a small suburb with a large history 1 chapters updated may, 2015 06. Saint vincent and the grenadines, island country lying within the lesser antilles, in the eastern caribbean sea.
Full independence was attained in 1974 making grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere. The fates of human societies by jared diamond, salt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Culture of grenada history, people, clothing, traditions. French colonists drove most of the caribs off the island and established plantations on the island, eventually importing african slaves to work on the sugar plantations. Grenada government, history, population, geography and maps.
Introduction history geography government maps leaders population flags religion economy climate energy military communicatns intl. In 1979, an attempt was made to set up a socialistcommunist state in grenada. Grenada is the secondsmallest independent country in the western hemisphere after saint kitts and nevis. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The earliest written records dating back to 1656, suggest that the kalinago caribs named carriacou kayryouacou meaning land surrounded by reefs. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada geography 2020 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada geography 2018 information contained here.
Ten maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics hardcover by. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada geography 2015 information contained here. Grenada is an island of volcanic origin in the lesser antilles chain ninety miles north of venezuela. Jun 8, 2018 all books about grenada or written by grenadians. The guidebook is well structured with chapters on grenadas key areas, and sections on history, geography and heritage. The world travel guide wtg is the flagship digital consumer brand within the columbus travel media portfolio. It is also the largest island in the grenadine islands vincentian and grenadian. Online shopping for grenadian history books in the books store. Geographical and historical treatment of grenada, ovalshaped island country of the west indies. In 1967, britain gave grenada autonomy over its internal affairs.
For a small island, grenada has had a turbulent history. But it would be unwise to leave without getting to know the countrys smaller islands, home to classic caribbean communities that redefine tranquility. Geography grenada centre for intercultural learning. The tikal was the first art cater shop in grenada and it was opened in december 1959. Central america grenada the world factbook central. My wife and i took this book with us on a recent yankee clipper cruise from windjammer.
The territory geography is shaped by incredible contrasts. Saint vincent and the grenadines history, geography. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of grenada 20 information contained here. May 3, 2011 book importer believes, culture, diversity, festivals, geography, government, history, religion, sociopolitical economic resources, traditions, values leave a comment grenada the highly regarded cultures of the world series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition. It is the southernmost island of the northsouth arc of the lesser antilles, lying in the eastern caribbean sea about 100 miles 160 km north of the coast of venezuela. The island of grenada itself is more mountainous than the others and covered by dense forest. British colonists drove most of the caribs off the island and established plantations on the island, eventually importing african slaves to work on the sugar plantations. See more ideas about grenada, books and library card. The recorded history of the caribbean island of grenada begins in the early 17th century. Bcs 20mil bc grenada was formed as an underwater volcano 1400s 1498 christopher columbus sailed by grenada, named the island concepcion 1600s 1609 british attempted to settle grenada 1650 french settlers from martinique established colony, founded saint georges, presentday capital 1700s 1705 french began construction of fort george on grenada.
Grenada achieved independence from britain in 1974. Gwenad is a sovereign state in the west indies in the caribbean sea at the southern end of the grenadines island chain. Free world geography educational materials images, printables, and more caribbean geography. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book would be a fascinating read for anyone with a love of history and cultureeven if theyve never been to or even heard of grenada. He arrived while on his third voyage to the new world in 1498. The information regarding grenada on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
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