Reference figures, separated into those that are stable and those that change β because using an outdated number from the second category is the most common research error in this subject.
Stable facts
| Islands | Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique |
|---|---|
| Area | Approximately 340 square kilometres |
| Capital | St George's |
| Official language | English |
| Independence | 1974, from the United Kingdom |
| Head of state | British monarch, represented by a Governor-General |
| Legal system | English common law |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar, pegged to the US dollar |
Slow-moving figures
- Population β around a hundred and ten thousand, changing gradually
- Economic structure β tourism, education, agriculture, programme revenue
- Membership β Commonwealth, CARICOM, OECS, UN, OAS
Figures that change β verify before relying on them
- Citizenship programme thresholds and fees β revised periodically, in both directions
- Visa-free destination counts β these are granted by other countries and change; published counts also differ by methodology
- Property prices and rental levels
- Airline routes and schedules β subject to seasonal and commercial change
- Tax rates and exemptions
The first two are where most misinformation circulates. Any figure quoted without a date should be treated as unusable, and both should be verified against official sources rather than agency marketing.
The visa-free number specifically
Published counts vary because different indices count differently β some include visa-on-arrival, some include electronic authorisations, some count territories separately. The headline number is close to meaningless without knowing the methodology.
The useful exercise: list the countries you actually travel to and check each one individually.
Where to verify
- Programme terms β the government committee responsible, not intermediaries
- Visa requirements β the destination country's own authority
- Economic data β the regional central bank and international institutions
- Legal questions β a qualified practitioner in the relevant jurisdiction
The general principle for this whole subject: the party selling you something is not the right source for the facts about it.
Frequently asked questions
Which figures change most?
Programme thresholds and fees, and visa-free destination counts β both are frequently quoted out of date.
Why do visa-free counts differ between sources?
Different indices count differently β some include visa-on-arrival or electronic authorisations, some count territories separately.
How should visa-free access be checked?
By listing the countries you actually travel to and checking each individually against that country's own authority.
What is the general verification principle?
The party selling you something is not the right source for the facts about it.
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