General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | Region CaribbeanSouthern Caribbean N: 14.1032, S: 13.7048, W: -61.0742, E: -60.8742 Coordinates of Capital Castries (14.016666, -60.983334) Terrain volcanic and mountainous with broad, fertile valleys Climate tropical, moderated by northeast trade windsdry season January to April, rainy season May to August |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Government Type Constitutional Monarchy |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Urban Areas Anse La RayeCastriesChoiseulDauphinGros IsletVieux Fort Nationality Noun: Saint Lucian(s) Adjective: Saint Lucian Distribution most of the population is found on the periphery of the island, with a larger concentration in the north around the capital of Castries |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Sons and Daughters of St. Lucia" National Holiday Independence Day, 22 February (1979) National Symbols twin pitons (volcanic peaks), Saint Lucia parrot National Colors cerulean blue, gold, black, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency XCD – East Caribbean Dollar ($)GDP $4.196 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) Imperial (sporadically used) – Foot (ft), Pound (lb), Gallon (gal), Fahrenheit (°F) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |