ST. LUCIA
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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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