St. Lucia
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.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 170,649
Nationality (Noun): Saint Lucian(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Saint Lucian
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): none
Country Name (short form): Saint Lucia
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Castries
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering St. Lucia: Martinique, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Barbados
Land Area: 606 sq km
Water Area: 10 sq km
Comparative Area: 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 158km
National Holiday: Independence Day, 22 February (1979)
International Phone Code: -757
Currency Code: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Internet Country Code: .lc
US Embassy Location: none; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Saint Lucia
US Embassy Mailing Address: none
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