Grenada Dove
This rare dove lives only in the dry forests of southwestern Grenada and is so scarce that spotting one is considered a genuine privilege by birdwatchers from around the world.
Flag of Grenada
Field Report
Grenada is a small island nation in the southern Caribbean Sea, sitting just north of Venezuela and south of the larger island of Barbados. It is home to about 125,000 people who live on an island packed with rainforested mountains, spice farms, and coral reefs, all within a landmass smaller than many counties in the United States. Most Grenadians speak English and trace their heritage to Africa, with smaller communities connected to South Asia and Europe, all woven together by centuries of island history.
From the Field Notebook
Grenada Dove
This rare dove lives only in the dry forests of southwestern Grenada and is so scarce that spotting one is considered a genuine privilege by birdwatchers from around the world.
Mona Monkey
Brought to Grenada from West Africa centuries ago, Mona monkeys now live wild in the rainforest canopy and are known for the colorful patches of blue and gold on their faces.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Hawksbill sea turtles come ashore on Grenada's beaches to lay their eggs at night, using the same stretches of sand that their ancestors visited long before the island had a name.
Oil Down
Grenada's national dish is a thick, golden stew of breadfruit, salted meat, callaloo leaves, and coconut milk that simmers slowly until every drop of liquid is absorbed.
Nutmeg Jelly
Made from the bright red outer fruit of the nutmeg, this sweet preserve has a warm, slightly spiced flavor that reminds many people of something between marmalade and holiday punch.
Roti
Brought to Grenada by South Asian workers generations ago, roti is a soft flatbread folded around curried vegetables or meat and eaten by hand as both a meal and a snack.
Grenada is called the Isle of Spice because it was once the world's leading producer of nutmeg, and a nutmeg seed even appears on the country's national flag.
The island is so small that you could drive around its entire coastline in about two hours, yet it has three separate ecosystems packed into that short distance.
Underwater off the island's northwest coast sits the Sculpture Park, where dozens of life-sized concrete statues rest on the seafloor and have become home to coral, fish, and sponges.
Grenada has a population of roughly 125,000 people, which means the entire country has fewer residents than many mid-sized American cities.
The 1983 U.S. military operation in Grenada was one of the few times in modern history that a Caribbean island became the center of a Cold War standoff, and Grenadians still have strong opinions about it today.
Daily Life
75
Years life expectancy
96%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Most Grenada's people follow Christianity (92.3%). Evangelical Christians make up about 18.9% of the population.
What People Believe
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