St Lucia
St Lucia
St Lucia
In the Caribbean, volcanic and mountainous with some broad fertile valleys. 616 km2 (3.5x size of Washington D.C. ), 6% arable.
Capital Castries (pop est. 9,469)
Population 160K (260.2/km2)
Life expectancy 76 years
HIV/AIDS not available
Literacy 90%
Lang(s) English (official), French Patois
Religions Roman Catholic 68%, Seventh Day Adventist 9%, Pentecostal 6%, Rastafarian 2%, Anglican 2%, Evangelical 2%, other Christian 5%, none 5%, other 1%
Ethnic Groups Black 83%, Mixed 12%, East Indian 2%, other 3%
Gov’t Parliamentary Democracy and a Commonwealth Realm
GDP/cap $10,900
PCVs 1961- present (3638 volunteers served total for Eastern Caribbean countries)
Nat’l holiday Independence Day, 22 February (1979)
Adult Books
Saint Lucia: Portrait of an Island
by Jenny Palmer
Hardcover: 194 pages
Publisher: Macmillan Caribbean; 2nd edition (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0230022263
Book Description
St. Lucia lives up to its reputation for outstanding natural beauty and for the friendliness of its people. The stunning new images provide a fascinating insight into the unique history and vibrant culture of the island known simply as "Helen of the West Indies."
Kids' Books
My grandpa and the sea
by Katherine Orr
Format: Paperback, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-1512439755
Age Range: 5–9 years
Publisher: Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 1990
Films
Film: Dr. Dolittle
Director: (1967)
Music
Focus Word
Focus Word for 2011 - "Celebration"
French Patois: Célébration (sell-ah-bra-see-oh)
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