SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia is an island nation, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado.

Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.

Geography

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.

Capital

Castries

Climate

Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August

Language

English (official), French patois

Monetary Unit

East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Largest Cities

Saint Lucia

Places to Visit

Bachelors Hall, Barnabys Village, Barnes Ghaut, Basseterre, Bath, Bayford's, Bourryau, Boyd's

Airports

St. Lucia Hewanorra, SLU St. Lucia Vigie Fld