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St. Lucia is
the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about--a small,
lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward
Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern
Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of
Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape
that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado (depending on your
taste). The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of
the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea.
| CAPITAL |
Castries |
| POPULATION |
153,000 |
| CURRENCY |
Eastern
Dollars
US$1=EC2.67 |
| CLIMATE |
Summer
83/Winter 79 Average Rainfall 86"
RAINEST MONTHS-Jun-Nov |
| OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE |
English |
| ELECTRICITY |
220
volts/50AC |
| ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS |
U.S.
citizens need to present at least one form of photo identification
as well as a return or ongoing ticket. A valid passport is
recommended, though not required. |
| MAIN
AIRLINES |
Air
Jamaica, American Airlines, BWIA. |
| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
February:-
The highlight of February is preparations for Carnival.
June:- St. Lucia Squash Open: World renown squash players get
together with amateurs for a casual but very competitive event.
October:- Entennasyonal (International Creole Day) St. Lucians join
hands with kweyol-speaking people around the world in solidarity and
in celebration of their exciting common culture. |
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280 Madison Ave, #912 9th Floor
New York NY, 10016 USA |
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Upper Level, Hamptons House
The Garden, St James, Barbados |
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10th Floor, 355 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6C 2G8 |
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Suite 402, Albany House
324-326 Regent St.
London W1B 3BL |
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