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Saint Lucia

History

Saint Lucia became an associated state of Britain with internal self-government.
Saint Lucia became independent from the United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
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CapitalCastries
Population184k
Area616 km2
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar

Short facts

RegionCaribbean
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • The Pitons: Twin volcanic spires rising from the sea - a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
  • Sulphur Springs: The world's only drive-in volcano with bubbling mud pools and steam vents.
  • Marigot Bay: A stunning natural harbour described as one of the Caribbean's most beautiful.

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Planning questions

What is Saint Lucia known for?The Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay.
What is the capital?Castries.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?22 February.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Use Castries as the first planning anchor for Saint Lucia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

The PitonsSulphur SpringsMarigot BayCastriesStreet foodPina colada
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