There are ten sectors that make up the former British colony of Saint Lucia. View Fort, Micoud, Gros Islet, and Castries are the most significant quarters. Situated in the Caribbean, to the north of Trinidad and Tobago, lies the island nation. It covers 617 square kilometers in total. The topography of the nation is characterized by mountains with lush valleys and volcanic landscape. Northeastern trade breezes soften its tropical climate. The population as a whole is about 181,889 persons. Castries, the most populated city in the nation, serves as its capital. Vieux Fort and Bisee are two more significant towns. Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is the largest and only international airport in the nation.The airport offers connections to local, national, and international locations. George F.L. Charles Airport, the second airport, serves only local and regional travel. The traditions of East India, Africa, France, and England are blended together to form Saint Lucian culture. Christians make up the bulk of the population. English is the official language. The English common law is the foundation of the legal system in Saint Lucia. Under a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy serves as the form of government. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, and Prime Minister Allen Chastanet is the head of government. The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which has been the national currency since 1976, is fixed at a rate of XCD 2.7 to the US dollar. With an open economy and a GDP of about $2.6 billion, the nation ranks 27th among the nations of the Caribbean and Latin America. The per capita income of its people is $15,225. The services sector accounts for the majority of the GDP. With tourism accounting for 65% of the GDP, it is a major industry. Additionally, Saint Lucia has grown a robust offshore banking industry and a consistent stream of international investment. Saint Lucia is a well-liked travel location.It is renowned for its huge beaches and breathtaking scenery. The primary tourist activities are trekking, hiking, diving, and wildlife observation. The Pitons, Marigot Bay, the Anise Chastanet Marine National Park, Soufrière, Sulphur Springs Park, and Rodney Bay are a few of the popular travel spots. There are over 424,000 tourists that come to Saint Lucia annually. In addition, a large number of day guests from the several cruise ship companies make port calls on the island.
