| Dialing code | ++1-758 | |
| ISO 2 code | LC | |
| ISO 3 code | LCA | |
| Capital | Castries | |
| Main Language | English | |
| Currency | Dollar (XCD) | |
| GDP | $1.8 billion | 176th |
| Population | 160,922 | 189th |
Geography
| Continent | North America | |
| Location | Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean north of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Land | 616 km2 | 194th |
| Terrain | Volcanic and mountainous with some broad fertile valleys |
| Climate | Tropical moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April rainy season May to August | |
| Natural Hazards | Volcanic and mountainous with some broad fertile valleys | |
| Note: | The twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton) striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufriere are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean |
Neighbouring Countries
History
The island with its fine natural harbor at Castries was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Even after the abolition of slavery on its plantations in 1834 Saint Lucia remained an agricultural island dedicated to producing tropical commodity crops. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979.
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Demographics
| Life Expectancy | 76.45 years | 58th |
| Median Age | 29.8 years | 83rd |
| Birth Rate | 15.1 births/1,000 population | 131st |
| Death Rate | 6.8 births/1,000 population | 130th |
| Sex Ratio | 0.82 male(s)/female | 74th |
| Literacy | 90.1% | 116th |
Population
160922