Where is the island of Carriacou?
Grenada
Carriacou is an island of the Grenadine Islands. It is a dependency of Grenada, and is located in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea, northeast of the island Grenada and the north coast of South America. The name is derived from the Carib language Kayryouacou.
What language is spoken in Carriacou?
Carriacou and Petite Martinique
| Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carriacou et La Petite Martinique | |
|---|---|
| Official languages | English Patoisa |
| Demonym(s) | Carriacouan Petit Martiniquian |
| Government | Dependency of Grenada |
| • Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
How long does it take to get to Carriacou from Grenada?
The journey between Grenada and Carriacou takes between 90 minutes (very, very hopeful) to 2.5 hours. The average time is 2 hours.
What country owns the island of Grenada?
listen) grə-NAY-də; Grenadian Creole French: Gwenad) is an island country in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain….Grenada.
| Grenada Gwenad (Grenadian Creole French) | |
|---|---|
| Official languages | English |
| Recognised regional languages | Grenadian Creole English Grenadian Creole French |
Is Carriacou safe?
Grenada is a safe country for visitors and precautions you should take when visiting Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are no different from those you would take travelling anywhere else in the world. It is usually very safe to walk around, both by day and by night. Most people are very friendly and helpful.
How do I get to Carriacou Island?
There are regular weekly flights from North America and Europe to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA). The journey to Carriacou is a short fifteen minutes ride by air or two hours by sea. Whichever option you choose you are sure to have an exciting trip filled with breathtaking views of our islands.
What is the average income in Grenada?
Gross national income per capita in Grenada from 2010 to 2020 (in U.S. dollars)
| Characteristic | Income per capita in U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,740 |
| 2019 | 9,830 |
| 2018 | 9,560 |
| 2017 | 8,740 |
How much is the ferry from Grenada to Carriacou?
The trip takes 1½ to 2½ hours, depending on the boat. On either vessel, the fare from Grenada to Carriacou is $31 each way.
How do I get from Union Island to Carriacou?
The ferry from Carriacou to Union Island arrives in the small town of Ashton. Ashton is 2.8 kilometres (1.7 miles) from the Union Island airport and the main town of Clifton on Union Island. The ferry service that you take includes transport to the airport, where you will go through immigration into St Vincent.
How much does it cost to live in Grenada?
Summary of cost of living in Grenada
| Food | |
|---|---|
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 |
