The latitude and longitude of Grenada is 12º 07' N and 61º 40' W respectively. It is located on the Caribbean Island and lies between Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The total area of Grenada is twice the size of Washington DC. Saint George's, the capital, is located on 12º 03' N and 61º 45' W latitude and longitude respectively. Grenada comprises of 6 parishes and 1 dependency. Grenada is one hour ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time.
The total area of Grenada is 344 square kilometers and the coastline extends to 121 kilometers. The terrain of Grenada is volcanic in origin with central mountains. The climate of Grenada is mostly tropical but tempered by northeast trade winds. The region lies on the edge of the hurricane belt and as a result, hurricanes are quite common from June to November. The area currently faces no environmental concerns or hazards. |
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