Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique.
Interesting Facts About St. Lucia
- Capital: Castries
- Population: 176,000
- Geography: 60-61 degrees W and 13-4 degrees N
- Government: Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy
- Official language: English Language
- Prime Minister: Philip J. Pierre
- Currency: East Caribbean dollar XCD: $1USD = $2.70 XCD
- Drive : Left
- Time zone: UTC -4
- Area: 238 sq miles
- Calling code: +1 758
- The temperature ranges between 22 degrees celsius (72 F) and 34 degrees celsius (93 F)
- Country dial code: +1758
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Tipping – 10% service charge is often added to your bill. Additional gratuities are welcomed but not expected
- Credit cards: All major credit cards are accepted; VISA, Master Card
- Emergency number – 999 (Police) , 911 Fire & Ambulance
- Visitor requirements: All visitors require a passport to enter St.Lucia except for US, Canadian and British citizens holding return tickets.
