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+'''Grenada''' is a small island nation in the Caribbean, located in the Lesser Antilles, spanning approximately 344 km² with a population of about 117,000 as of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grenada |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/grenada/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Known as the "Spice Isle" for its nutmeg production, Grenada’s economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and offshore financial services, with English as the official language. The [[Catholic Church]], with approximately 52,000 adherents (44.4% of the population), plays a significant role in Grenada’s culture, introduced in the 16th century by French missionaries. Catholicism shapes community life through festivals, education, and devotion to [[Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception]], the nation’s patroness.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Grenada |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/GD.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref>
+Grenada’s tropical climate and vibrant culture, blending African, European, and Caribbean influences, foster a strong Catholic presence, evident in churches like the [[Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception]] in [[St. George's]]. The Church operates schools and charitable initiatives, reinforcing its societal role despite challenges like secularization and competition from Protestant denominations. Grenada’s Catholic heritage, rooted in its colonial history under French and British rule, continues to influence its festivals, such as Christmas and Corpus Christi, which unite communities in faith and celebration.
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-}}'''Grenada''' is a small island nation in the Caribbean, located in the Lesser Antilles, spanning approximately 344 km² with a population of about 117,000 as of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grenada |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/grenada/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Known as the "Spice Isle" for its nutmeg production, Grenada’s economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and offshore financial services, with English as the official language. The [[Catholic Church]], with approximately 52,000 adherents (44.4% of the population), plays a significant role in Grenada’s culture, introduced in the 16th century by French missionaries. Catholicism shapes community life through festivals, education, and devotion to [[Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception]], the nation’s patroness.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Grenada |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/GD.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref>
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-Grenada’s tropical climate and vibrant culture, blending African, European, and Caribbean influences, foster a strong Catholic presence, evident in churches like the [[Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception]] in [[St. George's]]. The Church operates schools and charitable initiatives, reinforcing its societal role despite challenges like secularization and competition from Protestant denominations. Grenada’s Catholic heritage, rooted in its colonial history under French and British rule, continues to influence its festivals, such as Christmas and Corpus Christi, which unite communities in faith and celebration.
 == Geography ==