What is the terrain and geography like in Grenada?
Carriacou has an area of 13 square miles and has similar geographical characteristics but lower elevations (nearly 1,000 feet). Petit Martinique, with a population of 700, has no tourist facilities but is famous for boat building.
Geographic Location | The Caribbean |
Total Area |
133 Square Miles 344 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
133 Square Miles 344 Square Kilometers |
Irrigated Land |
1 Square Miles 2 Square Kilometers |
Coastline |
75 Miles 121 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 12 07 N, 61 40 W |
Terrain | Volcanic in origin with central mountains |
Highest Point | 840 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Mount Saint Catherine 840 m |
Lowest Point Location | Caribbean Sea 0 m |
Natural Resources | Timber, tropical fruit, deepwater harbors |
Time Zone | UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) |