World Countries: Saint Lucia

Location

Located in the Caribbean south of Dominica, Saint Lucia is part of the Windward Islands.

Geographic Features

Of volcanic origin, Saint Lucia is mountainous. Ancient lava cones, the Pitons, are on the west coast.

Climate

Saint Lucia experiences a tropical climate with a marked wet season.

 Saint Lucia location map
Saint Lucia flag image

On Saint Lucia's flag, pictured above, the two large
triangles represent the Pitons, the Gros Piton and
the Petit Piton. The color gold on the flag represents
sunshine and prosperity. Blue represents the
surrounding water and sky and black and white
represent the colors of the people.1

Official Name

Saint Lucia

Capital

Castries

Official Language

English

Population

July 2011 Estimate: 161,557

Formation

Saint Lucia gained full independence from Britain in 1979.

Fun Facts

Saint Lucia is 27 miles (43km) long. Agriculture and tourism are major industries.

See also the Caribbean island countries of: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Source: 1. CIA World Factbook

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