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The flag of Grenada features the usual Pan-African colors of red, Gold and green since, the country has an African origin. The flag was given official status in 1974. Although the civil ensign and the national flag of Grenada are different, yet, they are only marginally so differing only in the color ratio. The naval ensign of Grenada portrays the British white ensign but with the national flag being featured on the cross.

On the Pan African color background are portrayed 7 stars which are a representation of the 7 parishes in this small Caribbean island. One of the stars, the central one is portrayed specially with a red disk surrounding it and this star is a dedication to Saint George after whom the capital of Grenada has been named. The flag also gives due importance to the name of ÏSpice IslandÓ that Grenada is popularly referred to as. On the flag's left-hand corner is portrayed a clove of nutmeg which incidentally is also Grenada's principal crop.

Official Name: Grenada

Capital: St. George's

Location: An Island in the Windward Island of the Lesser Antilles National territory includes the southern Grenadines.

Area: 344 Sq. km.

Official Language: English

National Flag. Divided into four triangles of yellow top and bottom and green hoist and fly in the center a red disc bearing a Gold star along the top and bottom edged red stripes each bearing 3 Gold stars; on the green triangle near the hoist a pod of nutmeg.

Flag Ratio: 1:2

National Anthem: Hail! GrenadaÓ (1974)


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