North & Central America and Caribbean

Saint Lucia
Last reviewed: 9 February 2009

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GEOGRAPHY

St Lucia is one of the Windward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, 21 miles south of Martinique and 26 miles north of St Vincent. The island is volcanic and famous for its twin 'pitons'(now a world heritage site) and the sulphur Springs at Soufrière. There is 158km of coastline. The interior is mountainous with heavy vegetation, including some rainforest. Daytime temperatures vary little throughout the year, ranging from 26-30C. The tropical climate is moderated by the north-east Trade Winds, particularly during the drier winter months. The island lies in the hurricane belt and tropical storms and hurricanes can occur during May to November. Geographic Co-ordinates: 13 53 N, 60 68 W.