Synopsis of Saint Lucia
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| Location: |
13 53 N, 60 68 W |
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Area: |
616 km2 (land=606 km2;
water=10 km2) |
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Coastline: |
158 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds;
dry season from January to April, rainy season from May to August |
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Terrain: |
Volcanic and mountainous with some broad,
fertile valleys |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Mount Gimie 950 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Forests, sandy beaches, minerals
(pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential |
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Natural hazards: |
Hurricanes and volcanic activity |
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Environmental issues: |
Deforestation; soil erosion, particularly
in the northern region |
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Population: |
164,213 (July 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
black 90%, mixed 6%, East Indian 3%,
white 1% |
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Languages: |
English (official), French patois |
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