What is the capital of Grenada?

The capital of Grenada is St. George's.

St. George's is also Grenada's largest city and its principal administrative, commercial, and port center. The city curves around a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped harbor and rises into the surrounding hills, which occupy the remains and slopes of an old volcanic landscape. Its setting gives the capital one of the Caribbean's most recognizable waterfronts.

French colonists founded the settlement in 1650. After Grenada was transferred to Britain under the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the town was renamed Saint George's in honor of England's patron saint, while the major fort overlooking the harbor became Fort George. Grenadian independence followed in 1974.

St. George's is sometimes confused with Grenada's other settlements, including Grenville, Gouyave, and Sauteurs. Those towns are important locally but are not the national capital. The city has also endured major disasters: a destructive fire struck in the 18th century, and Hurricane Ivan severely damaged St. George's and the wider island in 2004. Its historic harbor, forts, and steep streets remain central to Grenada's identity and tourism.