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Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia
Capital
Castries
Population
184K
Area
616 km²
Language
English

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).

📊 Quick Facts about Saint Lucia

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Population
184K
total residents
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Total Area
616 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
299/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$2.2B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$11,957
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
158 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
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Independence
1979
established
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Local Time in Castries

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.

Did You Know?

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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✈️ Travel Information for Saint Lucia

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Best Time to Visit
January–April
Tropical, dry season January–April
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Cost of Travel
Mid–Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Saint Lucia travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Saint Lucia on the Map

Street-level photo from The Pitons
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via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Saint Lucia World Rankings

1st
Nobel Prizes
Most Nobel Prize winners per capita of any country
1st
Pitons
The Pitons, UNESCO twin volcanic spires rising from the Caribbean Sea
1st
Contested
Changed hands between Britain and France 14 times, Helen of the West Indies
1st
Chocolate
Produces some of the finest single-origin chocolate in the Caribbean

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Lucia

What is the capital of Saint Lucia?

The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries.

What continent is Saint Lucia in?

Saint Lucia is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Saint Lucia use?

Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-758.

What is the GDP of Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia has a GDP of $2.2B, with a GDP per capita of $11,957.

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