My Grenada geography page 2

Geography
It's 133 sq. miles (440 sq. km.) are mountainous, volcanic terrain, reaching heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St. Catherine.

This small nation consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique.
Grenada is by far the largest of the three, with a width of over twelve miles(18 km) and a length of twenty-one miles (34 km).

Grenada: Our unique topography provides Grenada with one of the loveliest and most varied environments in the Caribbean, including crater lakes as well as a startling variety of plant and animal life. Dwarf forests high atop Mount St. Catherine descend to the montane rainforests of middle altitudes, which give way in turn to the dry forests of the lowlands. Those forests shift to mangrove at the coast, giving way to stunning white sand beaches, brilliant blue water, and exquisite coral reefs.

Cliffs by St. George's

Bridge at Saint Patrick's

Mangrove stream

Carriacou: Grenada's smaller sister island, Carriacou, is hilly but not mountainous.



Hillsborough Bay	Hillsborough	Hillsborough Beach

With smoother terrain, Carriacou is an ideal destination for walking. It possesses fine sand beaches and natural harbours, as well as offering excellent views out over the northern Grenadine islands.

Petite Martinique: Grenada's smallest sister island, lush vegetation and crystal clear wates

Beach views of Petit Martinique and Petit St. Vincent