Saint Lucia — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
Saint Lucia ranks #190 by population and #198 by land area worldwide. Officially known as Saint Lucia, this independent country sits in Caribbean and is home to 184,100 people. Castries serves as its capital. The official language is English. The national currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($ XCD).
Country Statistics
Financial Profile
Saint Lucia has a GDP per capita of $14,182, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Physical Geography
Saint Lucia is located in Caribbean at coordinates 13.88°N, 60.97°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 616 km² (238 mi²). Population density: 299 people per km². The highest point is Mount Gimie at 952 m.
952 m
Flora & Fauna
Saint Lucia has 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Notable Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Saint Lucia, including Daren Sammy Cricket Ground with a capacity of 20,000 seats.
20,000 seats
Notable Cities of Saint Lucia
Subdivisions
Castries
2 cities · 32,980 people
Largest: Castries
Gros-Islet
1 cities · 25,210 people
Largest: Gros Islet
Dennery
1 cities · 12,589 people
Largest: Dennery
Laborie
1 cities · 6,701 people
Largest: Laborie
Choiseul
1 cities · 6,098 people
Largest: Choiseul
Vieux-Fort
1 cities · 4,574 people
Largest: Vieux Fort
Micoud
1 cities · 3,406 people
Largest: Micoud
Soufrière
1 cities · 2,918 people
Largest: Soufrière
Anse-la-Raye
1 cities · 1,256 people
Largest: Anse La Raye
Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Lucia
- What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
- The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries.
- What is the population of Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia has a population of approximately 184,100 people.
- What continent is Saint Lucia in?
- Saint Lucia is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Saint Lucia located?
- Saint Lucia is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 13.9°N, 61.0°W.
- What currency does Saint Lucia use?
- Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($ XCD).
- What is the capital and currency of Saint Lucia?
- The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
- What language is spoken in Saint Lucia?
- The official language of Saint Lucia is English.
- What is the area of Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia covers a total area of 616 km² (238 square miles).
- How large is Saint Lucia in square miles?
- Saint Lucia has a total area of approximately 238 square miles (616 km²).
- What is the population density of Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia has a population density of approximately 299 people per km².
- Is Saint Lucia an independent country?
- Yes, Saint Lucia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Saint Lucia have any land borders?
- No, Saint Lucia has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Saint Lucia?
- The GDP per capita of Saint Lucia is approximately $14,182.
- What is the country calling code for Saint Lucia?
- The international calling code for Saint Lucia is +1758. To call Saint Lucia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +1758 and the local number.
- What time zone is Saint Lucia in?
- Saint Lucia operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Saint Lucia?
- The highest point in Saint Lucia is Mount Gimie at 952 m (3,123 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Saint Lucia?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Saint Lucia is approximately $12,640 (World Bank data).