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  Carriacou and Petit Martinique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, two of the Grenadines have the status of dependencies of Grenada and together with the island of Grenada, make up the 3 inhabited islands of that nation.
Carriacou is the larger of the 2 islands and the closer to Grenada, with a population of around 1,000.
Petit Martinique (called PM locally) is far smaller, with around 1,000 inhabitants.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carriacou_and_Petit_Martinique   (202 words)

  
 Our Caribbean Grenada Island Guide, The Information Source
The nation of Grenada is actually three islands: Grenada is the largest, measuring 120 square miles; Carriacou is smaller, with a landmass of 13 square miles; and Petit Martinique is the tiniest, comprising only 486 acres.
Carriacou, with a population of 7,000, is the largest.
To Carriacou's northwest lies Petit Martinique, a circular volcanic island with a central hill that commands splendid panoramic views of the surrounding islands.
www.wiol.com /grenada/interest.html   (965 words)

  
 Carriacou Photo Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Carriacou is located in the Windward Islands, Eastern Caribbean, between Grenada and St. Vincent.
Carriacou is part of the state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique.
Carriacou's sister island of Petit Martinique can be seen in the background.
www.unf.edu /~rkephart/Carriacou/Carriacou_index.html   (622 words)

  
 Area code 473 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The area code (473) is the local telephone area code of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
The (473) area code, or "(GRD)" was created during a split from the original (809) area code which was done on or around the date October, 1997.
When in Grenada, Carriacou or Petite Martinique use the seven digits alone.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Area_code_473   (119 words)

  
 Carriacou Grenada and Grenadines Information at Paradise Inn hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The island of Carriacou is part of the three island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
And Carriacou in special, is the perfect region to enjoy freshly caught fish and lobsters, and what we serve in our Paradise restaurant is what we catch in the morning.
Carriacou is where you will be able to relax and enjoy what vacations are meant to be like.
www.paradise-inn-carriacou.com   (1161 words)

  
 Carriacou   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Located in the southeastern Caribbean is the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
Carriacou and Petit Martinique are known for boat-building and get a fair number of tourists visiting in tourist season.
Carriacou is a big 13 square miles in area with a population of about 5,000 people and many animals.
www.harbourlightradio.org /carriaco.htm   (854 words)

  
 About Carriacou   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Carriacou is the largest of the group of islands known as the Grenadines, which lie scattered between St Vincent and Grenada.
It is part of the independent tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, and is 23 miles northeast of Grenada at 12 28' N, 61 28' W. Hillsborough, the only town, is the port of entry, and there are also several small villages scattered throughout the island.
Carriacou was settled by the French, but in 1763 was ceded with Grenada to the British.
www.islandvillas.com /info/about.htm   (609 words)

  
 News from Petit St.Vincent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Petit St. Vincent is the perfect place to practice the art of doing nothing, all day, every day.
The harbor side of Petit St. Vincent is home to many brilliantly colored reef fish, and larger fish abound on the Atlantic side.
Petit St. Richardson, a small sandy island just off the western shore of Petit St. Vincent, is a popular day-trip destination.
www.psvresort.com /html/news/newsrobb04.html   (573 words)

  
 MSU Caribbean Students Assoc::Grenada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The three islands that form Grenada; Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique, are located in the Eastern Caribbean at the southern extremity of the Windward islands, only 100 miles north of Venezuela.
Grenada's smaller sister island, Carriacou, is hilly but not mountainous.With smoother terrain, Carriacou is an ideal destination for walking.
Petite Martinique, the third and by far the smallest island in the state, consists of little more than the tip of a volcanic cone poking through the water.
jewel.morgan.edu /~csa/grena.shtml   (372 words)

  
 Hydrography
In the dry climate of Carriacou and Petit Martinique, an adequate water supply is highly dependent on the timely arrival of the rainy season.
Estimates of the water resource availability in Carriacou were made for a 100 Day Critical Period (100 DCP), corresponding to roughly the last 3 months of the dry season.
Carriacou’s potential water demand has been estimated at about 1.85 m gpd for the next 5-10 years; 95% of this potential demand will be needed for irrigation in the rural areas.
www.procicaribe.org /oldproci/clawrenet/Grenada/e_hydrog.htm   (827 words)

  
 Carriacou Grenada Caribbean Regional
The most important of the islets are Carriacou and Petite...
Carriacou Carnival is sponsored by mobile telecommunications company Digicel.
We want to wish the nation of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique a very peaceful and a very successful anniversary and (hope) that the nation will recover...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Caribbean/Grenada/Carriacou   (551 words)

  
 Grenada Scuba Diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique comprise the country of Grenada and the...
Grenada and sister islands Carriacou and Petit Martinique comprise the country of Grenada and complete the southern section of the Windward Islands.
Together with its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada is renowned as one of the prettiest and least spoilt islands in the Caribbean.
www.sportdiver.com /destination.jsp?destinationID=10128   (477 words)

  
 Carriacou damaged by hurricane Ivan accommodation available for watersports holidays Carriacou sailing catamaran ...
Its proximity is such that supplies can be ferried into Gouyave and the surrounding areas at reasonable cost, and communications and utilities have been re-established; we are a telephone call and three hours by boat away in the event of an emergency.
We have spoken and interviewed many of the islands residents and have been warmly welcomed by the Ministry of Carriacou and Petit Martinique Affairs and the Opposition leader.
The Carriacou Disaster Preparedness Committee, whose correspondence prompted our Carriacou decision has been extremely cooperative and we are grateful for all the kind assistance received regionally.
www.unitedcaribbean.com /carriacouappeal.html   (748 words)

  
 INFORME-GRANADA-02   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Grenada is characterized by mountains rising to 840m and steep valleys overgrown with thick vegetation, while the smaller islands are low in elevation with minimal vegetative cover.
C, a rainy season from June to December and dry season from January to May. The average annual rainfall varies between 4,000 mm in the central mountain region and 1,300 mm on the coast.
Since there are no streams on Carriacou or Petit Martinique, drinking water demand is largely met through rainwater collection at hillside concrete catchments, and roofs of public and private buildings.
www.cepis.ops-oms.org /eswww/eva2000/Granada/informe/inf-02.htm   (708 words)

  
 Tourism Facts.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Carriacou is about 20 miles north-north east of Grenada and is 13 sq.
Carriacou (Carry-a-COO) is a 36-square-kilometer (14-square-mile) island lying 40 miles (65 kilometers) northeast of St. George's, and is reachable by daily ten-minute flights in very small planes that depart from Port Salines International Airport.
Tiny Petit Martinique is the third island in Grenada's troika.
jnigel.tripod.com /spicelandsurfing2/id2.html   (2480 words)

  
 Noonsite: Grenada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Southernmost of the Windward Islands, and conveniently close to the Grenadines, with which it is linked by its smaller sisters Carriacou and Petit Martinique, Grenada is the usual turning-point north for a cruise among the Windward Islands.
Carriacou is the largest of the Grenadines; relatively undeveloped, it is attractive with its green hills, sandy beaches, and sheltered natural harbours such as Tyrell Bay.
Petit Martinique is not often visited by yachts cruising the popular nearby Grenadines, which belong to St Vincent, as this means having to sail down to Carriacou to clear in and then sail back.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/Grenada   (261 words)

  
 Carriacou Parang Committee
Carriacou Parang Festival is held each year on the weekend before Christmas Day.
Carriacou Parang Festival is unique, when compared with the Parang Festival in the neighboring island of Trinidad and Tobago, where the parang songs are sang in Spanish and electrified instruments are used to supply music.
The festival is held in the form of a competition, with organised parang groups from villages through out Carriacou and Petit Martinique and even Grenada all competing for cash prizes along with a challenge trophy.
www.grenadines.net /carriacou/parang1.html   (697 words)

  
 Hurricane Ivan Does Damage to Carriacou, Grenada
Carriacou is once again ready to provide a wonderful tourist experience for visitors as of September 23, 2004
Carriacou is the place to visit, not only because of its natural beauty and tropical climate, but also because of the friendly people that live here.
Carriacou is located about sixteen miles north of the mainland of Grenada and experienced hurricane force winds for several hours.
www.lastchanceministries.com /hurricane_ivan.htm   (2365 words)

  
 Grenadabarnacle
Carriacou, Petit Martinique, areas like Northern areas of St. Patrick have been badly affected.
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Emily, I am satisfied that a state of National Disaster has occurred throughout the tri island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique and I now declare accordingly pursuant to the "National Disaster Emergency Powers Act" Section 3, Sub-section 1 Caption 203 of the Laws of Grenada.
We are already mobilizing relief teams to visit Carriacou and Petit Martinique, villages in St. Patrick's and communities like Marquis and Soubise along the North Eastern coast.
www.grenadabarnacle.com /index.pl/article_focus_on?id=82537   (1230 words)

  
 Senator Pierre visit Carriacou & Petit Martinique   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Minister Nimrod gave his assurance that Carriacou and Petit Martinique stands ready to benefit from the National Youth Development Plan and to this end he will ensure that the necessary structures are put in place to accommodate this.
She gave the assurance that a number of new programmes and projects geared towards youth development will be implemented in Carriacou and Petit Martinique this year.
She called on the people of Carriacou and Petit Martinique to play a more active role in the development of their communities and to continue making their contributions to national development.
www.nnpnews.com /Feb04/senator-pierre-visit-carriacou&PM.htm   (334 words)

  
 Country overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Grenada, located at the southern end of the Lesser Antillean island chain (approximately 90 miles north of Trinidad), can be found between latitude 11 58’and 12 13’ N and longitude 61 20’ and 61 35’ W. It is the largest of the three main islands which make up the nation Grenada and theGrenadines.
Grenada covers land area 21 miles long and 12 miles wide (312 sq.km.); Carriacou is located 15 miles to the north of Grenada and is 13 sq.
George, St. John, St.Mark, and St. Patrick and one (1) dependency — Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
www.procicaribe.org /oldproci/clawrenet/Grenada/e_cover.htm   (156 words)

  
 Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Although officially part of Grenada some 25 miles to the south, the small sister islands of Carriacou (Care-a-coo) and Petit Martinique owe their gentle, reclusive character to the dreamy isles of the Grenadines.
In Windward, a village on Carriacou’s northwest coast, descendants of 17th-century Scottish settlers still build traditional white-cedar sailboats and hold an annual regatta that attracts competitors from throughout the Caribbean.
Hillsborough, Carriacou’s small yet lively main town, is centered around the big government dock that brings day-trippers and supply ships.
www.eaglelatitudes.com /current/2.html?id=206   (1035 words)

  
 Carriacou's 29th Annual Parang Festival from 15-17 Decembe, 2006
This is to raise funds for the Grenada National Council of the Disabled (G N C D) to assist the disabled brothers and sisters through out Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
Perhaps the greatest achievement to date however, is the organising and hosting of the annual Carriacou Parang Festival, a festival that began in 1977 and serves to revive the traditional string band music and Christmas carol singing that which was dying slowly.
The annual Carriacou Parang Festival is held every year in the month of December on the weekend preceding the December 25th holiday.
www.grenadines.net /carriacou/parang.html   (1449 words)

  
 Grenada - Travel Guide
This small nation consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique.
Grenada's smaller sister island, Carriacou, is hilly but not mountainous.
With smoother terrain, Carriacou is an ideal destination for walking.
www.geographia.com /grenada/indexcont.htm   (350 words)

  
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The State of Grenada, which includes the islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique and several small uninhabited islands, is located in the Caribbean Sea between latitudes 11059’ north and 120 20’ north and longitudes 610 36’ north and 610 48’ west.
Grenada is the largest island with a total land area of 312 km2 and a coastline of approximately 211 km.
Carriacou, located 24 km to the northeast of Grenada, has a total land area of just 34 km2, while Petit Martinique, located just beyond Carriacou, has a total land area of 2.3 km2.
www.sidsnet.org /docshare/other/20041102123137_GRENADA_NAR_2004.doc   (8059 words)

  
 Search Results for petit - Encyclopædia Britannica
Distinct from the grand jury, which formulates accusations, the petit jury tests the accuracy of such accusations by...
Petit worked at the porcelain factory at Sèvres as a painter.
Includes brief information on its history, the other two constituent islands - Carriacou and Petit Martinique, and the lodging, dining, and shopping facilities available.
www.britannica.com /search?query=petit&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT   (408 words)

  
 Grenada Relief Team - History of Grenada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In 1650, Governor Du Parquet of Martinique 'purchased' Grenada from the Caribs for a few hatchets, some glass beads and a couple of bottles of grog and immediately established 200 French settlers on the island.
In 1967, Grenada and the neighboring Grenadine Islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique united, adopting a constitution in 1973, and becoming an independent nation in 1974.
The post-independence period was plagued by corruption, extremism and political thuggery until a bloodless coup by London-Educated lawyer Maurice Bishop in 1979.
www.grenadareliefteam.com /history.html   (243 words)

  
 LAND RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE CARIBBEAN
The state normally referred to as Grenada comprises the three islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
The state is divided into six parishes and one dependency - Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
In 1997 the population was estimated at 96 000, with 44 percent residing in the rural and agricultural regions.
www.fao.org /DOCREP/004/Y1717E/y1717e11.htm   (2113 words)

  
 Grenada - Local Reports (Caribbean Hurricane Network)
The Northeast of the island, Carriacou and Petit Martinique were the hardest hit by Hurricane Emily.
The hospital in Carriacou lost part of its roof and patients were taken into another section of the building; 9.
Generally, the situation is worst in the Northern part of Grenada as well as the islands Carriacou and Petit St. Martinique as they were closer to the eye of the hurricane.
stormcarib.com /reports/2005/grenada.shtml   (3543 words)

  
 Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Is a volcanic island, with mountainous orography, and its highest point is Mount Catherine.
Carriacou and Petit Martinique are two smaller islands, depending of
There are also smaller hospitals in Mirabeau (eastern coast) as in Carriacou.
www.caribbeans.name /html/information13.html   (396 words)

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