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One of the Windward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, St Lucia was the bone of contention between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries. After changing possessions between these two countries for not less than 14 times, the island finally became part of the UK in 1814. The island attained Self-government in 1967 and independence in 1979.

Travel overview
The beautiful volcanic island of Saint Lucia is known for its scenic mountain ranges and lush tropical forests with an amazing variety of fauna and flora. The twin 'pitons', two majestic volcanic peaks and the Sulphur Springs at Soufriere are enticing. The town of Castries is well worth a visit for its colonial charm. For wildlife lovers Pigeon Island National Park is an ideal place which is also home to archeological sites dating back to 18th century. Other landmarks of Saint Lucia are Marigot Bay, known for pristine beach and watersports, the 19th century Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Malgretout Waterfall, famous for its warm volcanic waters.

Capital: Castries
Location: Caribbean
Climate: tropical, dry
Total Area: 616 sq km
Total Population: 170,649
Population Growth Rate: 1.297%
Sex Ratio: 0.974 male(s)/female
Literacy: 90.1%
Ethnic Groups: black, mixed, East Indian
Irrigated land: 30 sq km
Languages: English, French patois
Time Zone: UTC+4
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Type of govt.: parliamentary democracy
Head of Govt.: Prime Minister Sir John Compton
Major Political Parties: National Alliance or NA, Saint Lucia Freedom Party or SFP, Saint Lucia Labor Party or SLP, Sou Tout Apwe Fete Fini or STAFF , United Workers Party or UWP
Participation in International Organizations: ACCT, CDB, FAO, ACP, C, Caricom, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICRM, IDA, ILO, IMF, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IMO, Interpol, IOC, MIGA, NAM, ISO, ITU, ITUC, OAS, OECS, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, OIF, OPANAL, OPCW, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Major Agricultural Products: bananas, citrus, coconuts, vegetables, root crops, cocoa
Industry & Transport: clothing, beverages, assembly of electronic components, corrugated cardboard boxes, tourism, lime processing, coconut processing
Airports: 2
Roadways: 910 km
Major Trade Partners: France, US, UK, Trinidad and Tobago, Italy, Argentina, Netherlands, Venezuela
Exports: $82 million
Imports: $410 million

 

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