The main crops are citric, cocoa, nutmeg, banana and corn. Some others like coconut, cotton, cloves and cinnamon are also cultivated.It has a tropical rain climate moderated by the marine influence. It is adequate for the agriculture that constitutes the main source of income to the nation.
The choice of tropical fruit that appear in the local market indicates some of the existing varieties. However, among all fruit and vegetable the citric are the ones that constitute the main line of agricultural export and significantly contribute to the national income.
Population density: 111.7 inh/km².Birth rate: 26% (1991). Mortality rate: 5% (1991). Children per woman: 2.5 (1992). Daily calorie intake: 105% of required amount (1988-1990). Home income: $1,670 (1999).
En 1999 las importaciones dieron razón del 50% de los gastos de Granada, en el 2000 del 56% y el 55.9 % en el 2001
In 1990, the nation’s GDP was estimated at $160 million, while the per-capita ratio was $1,940. Total GDP in 1999 peaked $136 million.
The economy of the Grenada island depends on the commercial crops that grow in the fertile valleys and volcanic mountains that form the island.
You can reach the island mainly by plane and from the international airport Point Salinas the main cities abroad and in the Caribbean are covered. There is an air service between Grenada and the Carriacou island that leaves daily with a journey of about 12 minutes. There is also boat service from Grenada to Carriacou and shorter journeys in boats enabled for domestic services.The buses get to every point in the island and you can rent a car or taxi.Buses:The journeys begin in the Market Place or in St. George esplanade and get to every place in the island.On Sunday they have a restricted service.You can also rent a car with or without driver.Taxis:The tourism office regulates the taxi fares...
Independent state belonging to the Commonwealth. CARICOM (Caribbean community and common commerce)Free commerce and preferential trade agreement(FCPTA)Economic Complementation Agreement (ECA)Caribbean States Association Partial Reach AgreementBilateral investment treaties with the USA.
