Situated in Caribbean, Grenada 🇬🇩 (officially Grenada) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 117,207 and a total area of 344 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Grenada through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of St. George's, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Grenada located?
Grenada lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 344 square kilometres, it ranks 212th in the world by total area.
Grenada has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
St. George's serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Grenada has to offer.
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Who lives in Grenada?
Grenada is home to approximately 117,207 residents — the 195th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Grenadians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Grenada rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Grenada is +1473. Websites from the country typically use the .gd internet domain.
If Grenada came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (St. George's) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Grenada
- Grenada's flag emoji is 🇬🇩 — its two-letter country code is GD and its three-letter code is GRD.
- Grenada covers 344 km², ranking 212th in the world by area.
- With about 117,207 people, Grenada holds the 195th spot in the world population ranking.
- Grenada is a member state of the United Nations.
- Grenada is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Grenada — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Grenada?
- The capital of Grenada is St. George's.
- What is the population of Grenada?
- Grenada has a population of approximately 117,207 people, ranking 195th in the world.
- Where is Grenada located?
- Grenada is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Grenada?
- The main language spoken in Grenada is English.
- What currency is used in Grenada?
- Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
