The Grenadan climate is tropical, tempered by northeast trade winds. The land is volcanic in origin with mountains in the interior. The lowest point is at sea level, and the highest is 840 m on Mount Saint Catherine.
Natural resources include timber, tropical fruit and deepwater harbors.
Area:
total:
340 sq km
land:
340 sq km
Maritime claims:
exclusive economic zone:
200 nm
territorial sea:
12 nm
Land use:
arable land:
15%
permanent crops:
18%
permanent pastures:
3%
forests and woodland:
9%
other:
55% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Natural hazards: lies on edge of hurricane belt; hurricane season lasts from June to November
Environment - current issues: NA
Environment - international agreements:
party to:
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Whaling
Geography - note: the administration of the islands of the Grenadines group is divided between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada