Multiple choice

Which one of the following is known as 'Spice Island of the West'?

  1. West Indies

  2. Madagascar

  3. Bahrain

  4. Grenada
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Explanation

Grenada is known as the Spice Island of the West because it is a major global producer of nutmeg and mace. The island's fertile soil and climate are ideal for growing these spices, which are central to its economy. Madagascar is also a spice producer but is not typically referred to by this specific Western title.

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