Saint Lucia is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Castries, with a population of approximately 184K and a total area of 616 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Saint Lucia covers an area of 616 km² with a population density of 299/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $2.2B ($11,957 per capita) and gained independence in 1979. It has a coastline of 158 km.
Saint Lucia has produced more Nobel Prize winners per capita than any other country — two laureates (Derek Walcott in Literature and Sir Arthur Lewis in Economics) from a tiny island of 180,000 people.
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UNESCO twin volcanic spires rising 770m from the Caribbean Sea — Saint Lucia's defining image
The world's only drive-in volcano — a bubbling pit of sulfurous mud you can bathe in
A historic fort on a causeway with views across the channel to Martinique
A stunning volcanic beach framed by the Pitons — world-class snorkelling and diving
The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries.
The official language(s) of Saint Lucia are English.
The population of Saint Lucia is approximately 184K.
Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Saint Lucia is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Saint Lucia has a GDP of $2.2B, with a GDP per capita of $11,957.
The best time to visit Saint Lucia is January–April. The climate is Tropical, dry season January–April.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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