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Government Type constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament
Legal System based on English common law
Currency East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Economic Overview Grenada relies on tourism as its main source of foreign exchange, especially since the construction of an international airport in 1985. Strong performances in construction and manufacturing, together with the development of an offshore financial industry, have also contributed to growth in national output.
Natural Resources timber, tropical fruit, deepwater harbors
Primary Industries food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism, construction
Agricultural Products bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, mace, citrus, avocados, root crops, sugarcane, corn, vegetables
Import Commodities food, manufactured goods, machinery, chemicals, fuel
Export Commodities bananas, cocoa, nutmeg, fruit and vegetables, clothing, mace
Export Partners US 35.9%, Caricom 29.0%, UK 3.1% (2000)


AIRPORTS of Grenada
Grenada-Point Salines Int´l Airport International, St George´s 11km (6miles), Position 12°00´15"N, 061°47´17"W, Elevation 12m (39ft),5 Aircraft Stands Detals


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