Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
England and France contested Saint Lucia -- with its fine natural harbor at Castries and burgeoning sugar industry -- throughout the 17th and early 18 ...
Longitude: -60.9667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saint Lucia:
3,232.862 km
Terrain:
Volcanic and mountainous with broad, fertile valleys.
Natural Resources:
Forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential.
Industries:
Tourism; clothing, assembly of electronic components, beverages, corrugated cardboard boxes, lime processing, coconut processing.
Population: 168,038
Most of the population is found on the periphery of the island, with a larger concentration in the north around the capital of Castries.
Area: 616 km2
three and a half times the size of Washington, DC
The twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufriere, are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XCD | Eastern Caribbean dollar | $ |
Capital City: Castries
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:41 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Saint Lucia has a light blue field, at the center of which are two triangles which share a common base — a small golden-yellow isosceles triangle superimposed on a large white-edged black isosceles triangle.
Bordering Countries
Saint Lucia has no bordering countries.
Saint Lucia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Saint Lucia
You're in for a treat! Saint Lucia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Lush rainforests and volcanoes
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited infrastructure in rural areas
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Saint Lucian cuisine features seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include green fig and saltfish, and bouyon.
- Fresh tropical fruits and rum are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Pitons
- Explore Sulphur Springs Park
- Relax on Reduit Beach
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