Prime Ministers of Grenada
Who was Grenada’s Prime Minister from 1984-1989?
Herbert Blaize
When did Christopher Columbus sight Grenada?
1498
What is the name of Grenada’s largest lake, which sits in a volcanic crater?
Grand Etang Lake
What is Grenada's national flower?
Bougainvillea
Who was Grenada's 1st Prime Minister?
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy
What name did Christopher Columbus give to Grenada?
"La Concepción"
What body of water surrounds Grenada?
The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
Who wrote Grenada's National anthem?
Irva Merle Baptiste
Which Prime Minister's second name was Rupert?
Maurice Rupert Bishop
Which indigenous people inhabited Grenada before the arrival of Europeans?
The Kalinago (Caribs) and earlier, the Arawaks
What is the name of Grenada’s longest river?
Great River
What year did Grenada get it's independence?
1974
Which Prime Minister ruled for one year?
George Brizan (1995)
Which European power primarily controlled Grenada during the colonial era?
France initially, but Britain took control in 1763 under the Treaty of Pari
What is the name of the famous white-sand beach located near St. George’s?
Grand Anse Beach
Who designed the National flag?
Anthony C. George
Who was Grenada's 6th Prime Minister?
George Brizan
What nickname is Grenada most commonly known by, and why?
"The Spice Isle" because it is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg and other spices.
Name 3 rivers in Grenada:
Great River, St. John’s River, Balthazar River
Who designed the Coat of Arms?
Anthony C. George
Who was Grenada's Prime Minister in 1983-1984?
Nicholas Brathwaite (Interim leader after the U.S. invasion, before Herbert Blaize won the election in 1984)
Name 5 beaches in Grenada:
Grand Anse Beach
Morne Rouge Beach (BBC Beach)
Magazine Beach
La Sagesse Beach
Bathway Beach