Today marks the 33rd year of independence for Grenada. Through much of the 18th and 19th century Grenada went back and forth between French and British control. At the end of the 19th century, England controlled the island and would do so for several more decades. "Grenada received independence from Britain on February 3, 1974 and adopted this flag four days later on February 7, 1974. The color yellow in Grenada's flag symbolizes the sun and the friendliness of the inhabitants; the green represents the country's vegetation and agriculture; and the red stands for the courage and vitality of Grenada's people. The yellow stars represent the seven parishes of the country. The nutmeg signifies that Grenada is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg."(WorldFlags101) Today let us celebrate with Grenada in their 33rd year of independence.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Grenadian Independence Day!
Today marks the 33rd year of independence for Grenada. Through much of the 18th and 19th century Grenada went back and forth between French and British control. At the end of the 19th century, England controlled the island and would do so for several more decades. "Grenada received independence from Britain on February 3, 1974 and adopted this flag four days later on February 7, 1974. The color yellow in Grenada's flag symbolizes the sun and the friendliness of the inhabitants; the green represents the country's vegetation and agriculture; and the red stands for the courage and vitality of Grenada's people. The yellow stars represent the seven parishes of the country. The nutmeg signifies that Grenada is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg."(WorldFlags101) Today let us celebrate with Grenada in their 33rd year of independence.
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