Grenada: History

Christopher Columbus sights the islands, which he names Grenada after the Spanish city.

French settlers establish a colony and found Granada's present-day capital, St. George's.

France cedes Grenada to the United Kingdom according to the Treaty of Versailles.

Grenada becomes autonomous, with foreign and defense affairs remaining under British control.

Grenada gains independence from the United Kingdom.

Hurricane Ivan directly hits Grenada, and a national disaster is declared due to 90% of the island being destroyed.

Grenada re-establishes diplomatic ties with China, favoring Beijing over Taiwan despite previously being diplomatic partners.