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==Geography== Carriacou is the largest of the [[Grenadines]] and is characterized by hilly terrain sloping to white sand beaches. The island stretches from Pegus Point in the south to Gun Point in the north and it is about {{convert|7|mi}} long. The island has several natural harbors and many coral reefs and small offshore islets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Carriacou |publisher=Professional Travel Guide |url=http://www.professionaltravelguide.com/carriacou-island/Destinations-140751#catbk100014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080428031446/http://www.professionaltravelguide.com/carriacou-island/Destinations-140751/#catbk100014 |archive-date=2008-04-28 }}</ref> The highest point on the island is High Point North at {{convert|955|ft}}<ref>{{cite web|title=National Park |publisher=Paradise Inn |url=http://www.paradise-inn-carriacou.com/grenada_national_parks.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906124406/http://www.paradise-inn-carriacou.com/grenada_national_parks.php |archive-date=2008-09-06 }}</ref> above sea level. Carriacou has no rivers. Residents rely on rainfall for their water. ===Islands=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Name ! Area ! Population |- | [[Carriacou]] | {{convert|34|km2|abbr=on}} | 9,595 |- | [[Petite Martinique]] | {{convert|2.37|km2|abbr=on}} | 900 |- | [[Large Island]] | {{convert|0.50|km2|abbr=on}} | none |- | [[Frigate Island, Grenada|Frigate Island]] | {{convert|0.40|km2|abbr=on}} | none |- | [[Saline Island]] | {{convert|0.30|km2|abbr=on}} | none |} ===Climate=== There are two seasons, wet and dry. The dry season is between January and June when the [[trade winds]] dominate the climate; the rainy season is from July to December. The climate is tropical. Temperatures range from {{convert|27-32|C|F}} on land, with {{convert|26-30|C|F}} water temps.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
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