 Saint Lucia
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
13 53 N, 60 58 W |
| Area |
total: 616 sq km land: 606 sq km water: 10 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August |
| Terrain |
volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys |
| Population |
170,649 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English (official), French patois |
| Imports |
food 23%, manufactured goods 21%, machinery and transportation equipment 19%, chemicals, fuels |
| Exports |
bananas 41%, clothing, cocoa, vegetables, fruits, coconut oil |
| Hazards |
hurricanes and volcanic activity |
| Resources |
forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential |
| 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 |
| Nationality |
noun: Saint Lucian(s) adjective: Saint Lucian |
| Capital |
name: Castries geographic coordinates: 14 01 N, 61 00 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.lc |
| Internet Users |
55,000 (2005) |
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