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About the island
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Capital: Castries
Location: St. Lucia is a Caribbean, island between
the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and
Tobago
Size: 237 square miles (616 square km)
Population: 166,312
Language: English (official), French patois
Climate: Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds;
dry season from January to April, rainy season from May to August
Terrain: Volcanic and mountainous with some broad,
fertile valleys. The highest point on the island is Mount Gimie at
3,116 feet (950 meters).
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Tourism info: Cal Enquieries Officer (800) 456-3984
Getting there from Miami: St. Lucia is located 1,487
miles (2,394 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island
is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting St. Lucia to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
St. Lucia Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to St. Lucia.
United State diplomatic representation
Embassy of St. Lucia
3216 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 364-6792
Fax: (202) 364-6728/23
Consulate of St. Lucia
1101 Brickell Avenue, Suite #1602, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 523-6380
Fax: (305) 523-6383
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Web links
St. Lucia
- Official Site
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- Wikipedia
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