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ST. LUCIA FAST FACTS

Capital: Castries
Language: English
Currency: US $1= EC $2.70
Time Zone: GMT-4
Entry: UK,US,Canada - Citizenship/Nationality Identity & photo ID
Other - passport
Transport: Car rental or taxi services

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Located in the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands, St. Lucia lies at latitude 13.54° North of the Equator and 60.50° West. This Windward Island of 238 square miles (27 miles long and 14 miles wide) is roughly:

1300 miles from Florida
21 miles from Martinique
26 miles from St. Vincent

Due to its volcanic nature St. Lucia is home to one of the Caribbean's most impressive landmarks Gros Piton (797m) and Petit Piton (750m). In addition to these majestic volcanic cones the island boasts a stunning array of soaring mountains peaks, lush forests and sandy beaches.

The first inhabitants of St. Lucia were the Arawak Indians around 200 A.D., who were forced off the island by the Caribs in 800 A.D. Explored by Spain and then France, St. Lucia became a British territory in 1814 and one of the Windward Islands in 1871. With other Windward Islands, St. Lucia was granted home rule in 1967 as one of the West Indies Associated States. On Feb. 22, 1979, St. Lucia achieved full independence.

Temperatures range from 70 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit in this tropical climate. The island experiences a rainy season from June to November and a dry season from December to May.

Activities in St. Lucia!
There are several fun-filled and educational events to take part in and many sights to explore in St. Lucia.

Visitors can enter Mount Soufrière by car and travel the ancient volcanic crater filled with sulphur springs and steam geysers.
They can also explore the Diamond Mineral Baths, the Diamond Waterfall and the Diamond Botanical Gardens.
Travel to Pigeon Island, a 40-acre islet housing a number of historical sites and the Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive centre.
Explore Gros Islet a petit fishing village that transforms every Friday night into a multi-coloured carnival scene.
Partake in a scenic tour of Marquis Estate, which offers insight into both the past and present of banana crop production in St. Lucia.

In addition diving, snorkeling, sailing, yachting, wind surfing, hiking, running and trail riding are just a few of the adventure activities awaiting you in St. Lucia.

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