Saline Island is a small, 64 acre islet between Grenada and Carriacou (Grenadines).[1] It is located next to Frigate Island. There is a single watchman living in a 2 bedroom house. The island contains a large salt pond and has a wildlife population consisting of wild goats, sea turtles, and birds.[2] The remains of an ancient lime kiln are also on the island.[3]
Nickname: Land of reefs | |
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Geography | |
Location | Caribbean |
Coordinates | 12°25′50″N 61°28′20″W / 12.43056°N 61.47222°W |
Archipelago | Grenadines |
Area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
Administration | |
Prime Minister of Grenada | Dr. Keith Mitchell |
Demographics | |
Population | 1 |
Pop. density | 0/sq mi (0/km2) |
References
edit- ^ Holledge, Richard (2015-06-11). "Why Settle for Just a Beachfront Lot?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Todorović, Davor (2022-06-14). "Saline Island". Tropical Islands. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Grenada Carriacou and the Grenadines. - Ruins on Saline Island". Grenada Carriacou and the Grenadines. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2024-02-03.