Quick Info

  • Capital: St George's
  • Language: English
  • Currency: East Caribbean dollar EC$ (XCD) = 100 cents.
  • People: African descent (82%), mixed descent (13%), European and East Indian minorities (5%).
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 62.74, Female: 66.31.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic (60%), Protestant, Baha'i.
  • Size (sq km): 344 (203rd)
  • Population: 103,000 (193rd)
  • Population Density per sq km: 259 (45th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 1 473
  • Internet Country Code: .gd
  • Time Zone: GMT -4
  • Voltage Guide: 220/240 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Traveller's cheques widely accepted, limited acceptance of major credit cards.
  • Business Hours: 0800-1330 Mon-Thurs, 0800-1600 Friday.
  • GDP: US$340 million
  • GDP per Capita: US$3,500
  • Major Industries: Food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism, construction.
  • Major Trading Partners: US, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Trinidad, Tobago.
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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