Carriacou
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Native name: Kayryouacou Nickname: Land of Reefs |
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A view of Hillsborough, the capital of Carriacou
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| Geography | |
| Location | Caribbean |
| Coordinates | 12°28′00″N 61°27′00″W / 12.46667°N 61.45000°WCoordinates: 12°28′00″N 61°27′00″W / 12.46667°N 61.45000°W |
| Archipelago | Grenadines |
| Area | 13 sq mi (34 km2) |
| Length | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Width | 3 mi (5 km) |
| Highest elevation | 956 ft (291.4 m) |
| Highest point | High North Peak |
| Administration | |
| Largest settlement | Hillsborough (pop. 700) |
| Prime Minister of Grenada | Dr. Keith Mitchell |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 8,000 |
| Pop. density | 176.47 /sq mi (68.135 /km2) |
| Ethnic groups | African, European, Native people. |
Carriacou is an island of the Grenadine Islands located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, northeast of Grenada and the north coast of South America. The name is derived from the Carib language Kayryouacou.
Carriacou is a dependency of Grenada and part of the Carriacou and Petite Martinique Constituency.
Carriacou is the largest island in the Grenada Grenadines. It is also the largest island in the Grenadine Islands (Vincentian and Grenadian Grenadines). It is located at latitude 12° 28' N, longitude 61° 27' W.
Carriacou is home to 8,000 people. The capital city is Hillsborough, the only town or city on the island. The rest of the island settlements are very small villages. There are more than 100 rum shops in Carriacou. Carriacou is home to Herbert Augustus Blaize, the founder of GNP (Grenada National Party) and the former Chief Minister of Grenada. Carriacou is a popular vacation destination for Grenadians. Noteworthy beaches in Carriacou include Paradise Beach and Anse La Roche. European (English or French) dances, such as the Quadrille, are still popular on the island today. The Big Drum dance is the most popular dance on the island and is performed on a special occasions. Carriacou is reputed to be the friendliest, healthiest and safest island in the Caribbean. Carriacou's Pierrot, or Shakespeare Mas, is originally from Mt.Royal.
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Carriacou is known as the "Isle of Reefs", and features some of the most unspoiled coral reefs in the region. Most diving takes place on the calmer Caribbean side of the island, where 33 dive sites suitable for all levels of divers can be found. Depths range from 12 m (39 ft) down to a maximum of 30 m (98 ft). Visibility is good throughout the year, with excellent opportunities for underwater photography.
All of Carriacou's dive sites boast a spectacular array of vibrant corals and schooling fish that have made the Caribbean a famous diving hotspot. Dive sites range from the tranquil and sheltered for beginners and underwater photography enthusiasts to fast drifts for those that love a challenge. Carriacou also features two wreck dives: the Westsider and Boris tug boats, both 30 m (98 ft) long, which were sunk as artificial wrecks for divers in 2004 and 2007 respectively.
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