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Saint George Parish, Grenada

Saint George is one of the parishes of Grenada, located on the south-western end of the island. The capital of Grenada, St. George, is located in this parish, and it is regarded as the most picturesque capital in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by the pastel colors of warehouses and it is not uncommon to see red-tiled roofs on traditional shops and homes. Saint George is also the home of the world famous Grand Anse Beach and many of the island's holiday resorts.

Located at 12.05, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parishes of Grenada

Battle of Grenada

The Battle of Grenada took place on 6 July 1779 during the American War of Independence in the West Indies between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy, just off the coast of Grenada. The British fleet of Admiral Jack Byron had sailed in an attempt to relieve Grenada, which the French forces of the Comte D'Estaing had just captured. Incorrectly believing he had numerical superiority, Byron ordered a general chase to attack the French as they left their anchorage at Grenada.

Located at 12.05, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Grenada

Grenada is an island country and Commonwealth realm consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" because of the production of nutmeg and mace crops of which Grenada is one of the world's largest exporters.

Located at 12.05, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Beauséjour River

The Beauséjour River is a river of Grenada.

Located at 12.0833, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Grenada

Bon Accord River

The Bon Accord River is a river of Grenada.

Located at 12.0667, -61.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Rivers of Grenada

Saint Johns River (Grenada)

The Saint Johns River is a river of Grenada.

Located at 12.05, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tempé River

The Tempé River is a river of Grenada.

Located at 12.05, -61.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Capture of Grenada (1779)

The Capture of Grenada was an amphibious expedition in July 1779 by French forces of the comte D'Estaing against the British-held West Indies island of Grenada during the American War of Independence. Having landed on 2 July, the French forces assaulted British fortifications on Hospital Hill, overlooking the island capital Saint George's on the night of 3–4 July. Cannons captured there were turned against Fort George, and Governor Lord Macartney opened negotiations to surrender.

Located at 12.05, -61.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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