| Surface : 616.3
sq km (238 sq miles) - Eastern Caribbean,
Windward Islands - St Lucia is the second largest of the Windward
Islands. It has some of the finest mountain scenery in the West Indies,
rich with tropical vegetation. |
| Population : 155,996
inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220
volts AC, 50Hz |
| PASSPORTS:
Valid passport required by all except:
nationals of Canada and the USA with valid proof of identity and
holding return/onward tickets (for stays of up to six months);
nationals of OECS countries (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada,
St Kitts & Nevis and St Vincent & the Grenadines) with a valid
National Identity Card; expired passports accompanied by photo ID
issued to nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St
Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines and the
UK (regardless of endorsement in passport). VISAS:
Required by all except the following: nationals of Antigua &
Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis and St Vincent &
the Grenadines, at the discretion of the immigration officer upon
arrival; nationals of Canada, Hong Kong (SAR), the UK and USA for a
maximum stay of six weeks; nationals of EU countries for stays of up
to 28 days except nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania and Slovak Republic who do require a visa; those
continuing their journey to next destination by the same aircraft
without leaving the airport. |
| Climate: Hot, tropical
climate tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year. The
driest period is from December to May and there is increased rainfall
in summer and towards the end of the year (June to November). |
| Capital : Castries.
Population: 62,967 |
| System : Constitutional
monarchy. Gained independence from the UK in 1979. Under
the independence constitution, the head of state is the British
monarch, represented by a Governor-General. Legislation is the
responsibility of the 17-member House of Assembly, which is directly
elected by universal adult suffrage for a 5-year term, and the
11-member Senate, composed of appointees of the prime minister (six
nominations), the leader of the main opposition party (three
nominations) and the Governor-General (two nominations). |
| Languages : English, Creole |
| Religions : 78
per cent Roman Catholic; also Anglican, Methodist, Seventh Day
Adventist and Baptist |
| Money : Eastern
Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of
EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50,
25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also accepted as legal
tender. |
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