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St. Lucia Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Castries
GEOGRAPHY
It is a volcanic Island, situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea. You can see soft sandy beaches and magnificent natural harbors in a land area of 620 km2
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 0.17 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
The climate is tropical, although it is moderated by northeast trade winds. The dry season is from December to May and a wet season from June to November. The average daytime temperatures are around 29 °C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English is the official language. French Creole is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT -4 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: February 22nd
May Day: May 1st
Emancipation Day: August 1st
Christmas: December 25th
Boxing Day: December 26th
CURRENCY
East Caribbean Dollar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/Medical/Fire: 999 or 911
Introduction to St. Lucia
This mountainous island with lush rainforests, pristine beaches and rolling agricultural sceneries is one of the breeziest places in the world. St. Lucia has loads of natural beauty to be discovered, from marvelous beaches and mountains, to the boiling sulphur springs and the Qualibou Volcano and the enchanting flower lined roadsides.Castries, the capital city of St. Lucia, is a major tourist attraction and also the main port of call for cruise ships to the island. Taxis, rental cars and public transport are readily available to assist visitors to their destinations and the numerous attractions of the country.
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St. Lucia Overview
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Shining like a jewel in the Caribbean Sea is the stunning island country of St. Lucia
This mountainous island with lush rainforests, pristine beaches and rolling agricultural sceneries is one of the breeziest places in the world. St. Lucia has loads of natural beauty to be discovered, from marvelous beaches and mountains, to the boiling sulphur springs and the Qualibou… -
Mosques in St. Lucia
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The wonderful country of St. Lucia is one of the most attractive tourist destinations among the Caribbean Islands
In 2006 it was estimated that the total Muslim population of St. Lucia accounted to approximately 350, less than 1% of the population of the country. Most of the Muslims in St. Lucia are of Indian or African origin, and with the… -
Soufrière - St. Lucia
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The small fishing village of Soufrière is located on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia in West Indies
Soufrière has also served as the former capital of St. Lucia during the French reign. This vibrant village is enveloped by a beautiful bay, and excellent views of the village can be seen from the main road to Vieux Fort. The most… -
Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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The northern most part of St. Lucia houses the Gros Islet, a small fishing village...
Gros Islet keeps visitors close to a number of attractions of the island. The Gros Islet is also the location of the Beausejour Cricket Grounds, which hosts international and test cricket matches. The town still has some wooden houses which are wonderful to explore and…
