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Language:
English (official), French patois
Government:
Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament
Capital:
Saint George's
Size:
344 sq km
Location:
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic
Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Climate:
Tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds
Electricity:
Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances rated at
110 volts (US standard) normally work satisfactorily with
a transformer. Most hotels provide dual voltage shaver
units, but an adaptor plug is necessary for small appliances.
Currency:
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Driving:
To obtain a local driving permit, a bona fide driver's
license must be presented at the traffic department at
the Central Police Station on the Carenage. The cost is
EC$30.00. Most car rental firms also issue local permits.
There is a network of approximately 650 miles of paved
roads and most of the main roads are in good condition.
Please note that driving is on the LEFT.
Rentals:
There are a number of international and local car rental
companies, mainly in St. George's.
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