Saint LuciaGeneral Information about Saint LuciaSaint Lucia is an island nation located in the Caribbean on the boundary of the North Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia is a British Commonwealth country that gained it's independence in 1979. Saint Lucia was named after the Christian matyr Saint Lucy of Syracuse. Saint Lucia has a population of almost 166,000 people, more than 90% of this population is of African descent. The official language spoken in Saint Lucia is English but over 90% of the population speak Kwéyòl, and Antillean Creole. The majority of the Saint Lucian are Roman Catholic. Minority religions include Seventh Day Adventist, Rastafarian, Pentecostal, Anglican and other branches of Christianity. Saint Lucia's capital city is Castries which is situated in the nations north west on the coast of the Caribbean Sea.
A popular attraction is Saint Lucia is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Castries. This catholic cathedral was built of stone in 1897. Caribbean and African influences are blended together in the cathedral and there are images of a black Jesus and Mary. Saint Lucia also boasts beautiful lush rainforests and wonderful beaches. ClimateFind Out About The Climate Of Saint LuciaSaint Lucia enjoys a typical tropical climate with humid conditions with little seasonal variation throughout the year. The best months to visit are between December and May where rainfall is minimal. Most of Saint Lucia's rainfall occurs between June and December with an annual average of approximately 68 inches in the north to extremes of 157 inches along the south coast. The average annual temperature of Saint Lucia sits between 23 and 32 degrees with the evenings going as low as 15 to 27 degrees. Hurricanes do occur in Saint Lucia and travelling during this period should be avoided. GeographyGeographical Information On Saint LuciaSaint Lucia which is set in the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean just norht of Trinidad and Tobago has a total area of 616 square kilometres which includes 10 square kilometres of water. Saint Lucia which is also a island of the Windward Islands and is within that group because it is windward to sailing ships arriving in the New World which is just another name for the Americas. Other islands within the Windward Islands are Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, The Grenadines and Grenada. Saint Lucia is of volcanic origin and because of this is particulary mountainous with some fertile valleys. There are three main mountains in Saint Lucia which are the Gros Piton, Petit Piton which are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The third is the highest point of Saint Lucia and is known as Mount Gimie which rises to over 950 metres. EconomyLearn About The Economy Of Saint LuciaThe tourism industry is the most important contributor to the economy of Saint Lucia with over 700,000 tourists visiting in 2005.Offshore banking and foreign business investment has also become important factors to the economy. The service industry is the most important contributor to the economy while employing over half of the population. The most important industry trades are clothing, assembly of electronic components, beverages, lime processing and coconut processing. The official currency of Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar. Attractions, Activities and Tours in Saint Lucia
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