Flag

The color yellow in Grenada's flag symbolizes the sun and the friendliness of the inhabitants; the green represents the country's vegetation and agriculture; and the red stands for the courage and vitality of Grenada's people. The yellow stars represent the seven parishes of the country. The nutmeg signifies that Grenada is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg. The nutmeg also represents the importance of agriculture to Grenada's economy. It also represents a link to Grenada's former name which was the 'Isle of Spice'.

Grenada received independence from Britain on February 3, 1974 and adopted this flag four days later on February 7, 1974.

Coat of Arms

The official Coat of Arms of Grenada was adopted by the island nation in 1974 following independence. It shows a shield, which is divided into four parts by a golden cross. In the center of this cross is a depiction of Columbus' ship Santa Maria.

In the first and last section - upper left and lower right - there is the golden British lion on a red background, in the other sections there are golden crescent moons out of which a lily grows. Upon the shield there is a golden crown, upon which several branches of the Bougainville bushes are located. Within the garland lie seven red roses, which stand for the seven communities of Grenada.

Holding the sign are an armadillo which stands before a corn stalk; on the other side a pigeon, which stands before a banana plant. All of this is located on a grassland with a lake, on which a ribbon is located bearing the motto: "Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance as one people."

Download Anthem

I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the country for which it stands.
With liberty, justice and equality for all.
I pledge also that I shall defend and uphold with honour,
the dignity and laws and Institutions of my country

National Flower

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra)

The South American bougainvillea needs to be grown in a heated conservatory border or large 30cm pot, where the restricted root space means it will not hit the 8m mark which it will in ideal conditions. Flamboyant and fun, it has a rich covering of purple-magenta papery bracts (the real flowers are tucked away inside) from summer to autumn. When pruning, cut back the side shoots leaving three to four buds. Provide a high nitrogen feed when it comes into growth, followed by a high potash feed when the buds appear. Keep just moist in winter.

National Bird

Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi)

Leptotila wellsi is endemic to Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. 31 cm. Medium-sized, plump bicoloured dove. Brown upperparts, with white forehead and white breast feathers that extend around shoulder. White underparts with pinkish-brown breast, plain dark wings, tail tipped white, and pale eye. Shows cinnamon underwing in flight. Pinkish red legs, feet and bare skin around the eyes. Similar spp. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata is smaller, more uniform brown with dark eye and auricular mark, black spots on scapulars and no white in tail. Voice Mournful descending hoooo, repeated at seven to eight-second intervals.

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The incidence of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean region is second only to sub-Sahara Africa. A UK-CARICOM Forum on Reducing Stigma and Discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean was held in St Kitts in November 2004. Since then PANCAP have been working to encourage greater private sector involvement in HIV/AIDS and has established the Caribbean Business Coalition Against HIV/AIDS - this was launched in Trinidad and Tobago in November 2005 and it is funded by DFID.

Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate, 2000-2006*, male

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Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate, 2000-2006*, female

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Number per 100 population 2005: phones

72

Number per 100 population 2005: Internet users

19

Primary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, gross, male

94

Primary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, gross, female

91

Primary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, net, male

84

Primary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, net, female

83

Primary school attendance ratio (2000-2006*) ratio, net, male

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Primary school attendance ratio (2000-2006*) ratio, net, female

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% of primary school entrants reaching grade 5 2000-2006*, adMinister data

79

% of primary school entrants reaching grade 5 2000-2006*, survey data

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Secondary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, gross, male

99

Secondary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, gross, female

102

Secondary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, net, male

78

Secondary school enrolment ratio 2000-2006*, net, female

80

Secondary school attendance ratio (2000-2006*), net, male

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Secondary school attendance ratio (2000-2006*), net, female

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Grenada is governed under a parliamentary system based on the British model. It has a Governor-General, a Prime Minister and a Cabinet, a bicameral Parliament with an elected House of Representatives, and a politically appointed Senate. Citizens enjoy a wide range of civil and political rights guaranteed by the constitution. Citizens exercise the right to a change of government through the holding of periodic, free, and fair elections held on the basis of universal suffrage. Security in Grenada is maintained by the 650 members of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), which includes an 80-member paramilitary special services unit (SSU) and a 30-member coast guard.

Tillman Thomas was elected Grenada's new Prime Minister on 8 July 2008.  His National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeated Dr Keith Mitchell's New National Party ina General election.  The NDC won 11 of the 15 seats in the Grenada parliament.  Tillman Thomas, a veteran legislator, returned his party to power after 13 years in opposition.