St.+Lucia

 **ST. LUCIA **



 Capital City: Castries

Population: 160,267 people

Language: English (official), Patois

Major Religion: Roman Catholic

Borders:
 * Saint Lucia Channel (North)
 * Saint Vincent passage (South)
 * North Atlantic Ocean (East)
 * Caribbean Sea (West)

Total land area (sq. km.): 606 sq. km

Terrain: Volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys.

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

Location: Caribbean,island between Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean

Coordinates: 16° N, 62° W

Natural Resources: Forest, sandy beaches, mineral springs.

Major Imports: Food, manufactured goods, machinery and transportation, equipment chemicals, fuel.

Major Exports: Bananas, clothing, coca, vegetables, fruits

Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy

Date of Independence: February 22, 1979

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