Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom on February 7, 1974.

Known as the "Spice Isle" of the Caribbean, Grenada is the world's second-largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia.

The country consists of the main island of Grenada and six smaller islands, including Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

The official language is English, though Grenadian Creole is widely spoken.

St. George's, the capital, is known as one of the most picturesque capitals in the Caribbean with its horseshoe-shaped harbor.

The national flag contains seven stars representing the country's seven administrative divisions.

Grenada's economy is primarily based on agriculture (especially spices) and tourism.

The country was briefly invaded by the United States in 1983 in Operation Urgent Fury, following political upheaval.

Hosts the world's first Underwater Cricket Match every year in the Molinere Bay

Has the first underwater sculpture park in the world, created by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor.

Produces approximately 20% of the world's nutmeg, earning it the nickname "Spice Isle," and a nutmeg is even featured on the national flag.

Is home to Grand Etang Lake, which fills the crater of an extinct volcano and is believed by locals to be bottomless.

Has one of the few remaining examples of georgian architecture in the Caribbean - the York House in St. George's.

Has the world's first Chocolate Spa at the Belmont Estate, where you can have chocolate-based treatments using local cocoa.

Is home to one of the Caribbean's last remaining working water-powered rum distilleries - River Antoine Rum Distillery, operating since 1785.

Has the oldest functioning hydroelectric plant in the Caribbean, built in 1961 at Annandale Falls.