Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia

Capital: Castries
Population: 157,000
Languages: English, French patois
Religions: Roman Catholic
Government: Independent State in Commonwealth (Elizabeth II as chief of state)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
Exports: bananas, clothing
Area: 617 sq. km.
Features: Mountainous and volcanic in origin. A volcanic crater, Soufriere, 3,145 ft, has streams that run through fertile valleys. [NS] [VH] {UA} {BF} {EB}