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Located in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea is the sovereign island country of Saint Lucia. It lies on the boundary of the Atlantic Ocean.

See the fact file below for more information on the Saint Lucia or alternatively, you can download our 25-page Saint Lucia worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

OVERVIEW

• The motto of the sovereign island country of Saint Lucia is “The Land, The People, The Light.”
• The main color of the flag of Saint Lucia is cerulean blue, which is also the flag’s field. In the center of the flag is a yellow triangle in front of a white-edged black isosceles triangle.
• English is the official language.
• Saint Lucia has two vernacular languages: Saint Lucian Creole and French.
• The capital city of Saint Lucia is the city of Castries.
• It has a population of 20,000.
• It is also the largest city in Saint Lucia.
• Castries had a population of 70,000 as of 2013.
• It stretches on an area of 80 km².
• Saint Lucia is governed through a Unitary, Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy.
• Saint Lucia’s Monarch is Elizabeth II, their Governor-General is Neville Cernac, and their Prime Minister is Allen Chastanet.

GEOGRAPHY

• Saint Lucia is a volcanic island.
• Saint Lucia has a total area of 617 km² or 238 square miles.
• Compared to other islands in the Caribbean Sea, Saint Lucia is a more mountainous one.
• The highest point in Saint Lucia is Mount Gimie, at a height of 950 meters or 3,120 feet above sea level.
• The most famous Saint Lucian landmark is the Pitons, formed by two volcanic mountains called Gros Piton; 798.25 meters high, and Petit Piton; 743 meters high.
• Saint Lucia, as an island country in the Caribbean, has a tropical climate.

ETYMOLOGY

• The former name of the island Saint Lucia is Lyonola, the name given by the Amerindians, pre-Columbian peoples who have descended from North, Central, and South America, who have inhabited Saint Lucia as well.
• Another former name of the island of Saint Lucie was Hewanorra.
• It was the name given by the natives called Island Caribs, also known as Kalinago. They are the people of the Lesser Antilles, a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.
• The flag of Saint Lucia was adopted on March 1, 1967, in order to replace the British Blue Ensign, it has been the country’s flag since it became an associated state of the United Kingdom.
• The modern name of Saint Lucia is derived from Saint Lucy of Syracuse.
• It is one of the countries in the world that got its name from a woman.

DEMOGRAPHICS

• The demonym used to refer to the citizens of the island country Saint Lucia is Saint Lucian.
• As of 2010, the ethnic groups that inhabit Saint Lucia are:
  • Black (African), which makes up 85.3% of the population.
  • Multiracial people; 10.9% of the population.
  • Indian; 2.2% of the population.
  • 6% of the population are other various ethnic groups.
• In terms of faith or religious belief, Saint Lucia is a dominantly Christian country, 90.4% of its population practice Christianity, while:
  • 9% of the Saint Lucian populace has no religion.
  • 9% of the Saint Lucians practice Rastafarianism.
  • 8% of the population has other or unspecified religious beliefs.
• According to a 2010 census, there had been 165,595 Saint Lucians inhabiting the country. Estimated in 2018, the population grew to 181,889.
• The population density of Saint Lucia is 300/km² and it is ranked 29th in the world in terms of population density.

HISTORY

• The first inhabitants of Saint Lucia were the Arawaks, also known as Taino people, they were believed to have come from northern South America around 2,200 years ago.
• The Caribs inhabited the island of Saint Lucia around 2,800 years ago and aggressively fought against the Arawaks.
• An English vessel that had lost its way came to Guyana and the people settled on the island of Saint Lucia in 1605.
• In 1664, Saint Lucia was claimed by Thomas Warner for England , who attempted to seize it from the French forces.
• In 1666, the French West India Company controlled the island.
• In 1674, Saint Lucia became an official French colony.
• Great Britain secured control of Saint Lucia in 1814.
• Saint Lucia joined the West Indies Federation from 1958 until 1962.
• Saint Lucia became a member of the West Indies Associated State.
• The island country of Saint Lucia got full independence on February 22, 1979 under Sir John Compton who belonged to the conservatice United Workers Party (UWP)
• Though Saint Lucia gained full independence, it chose to remain a member of the British Commonwealth and to retain Queen Elizabeth as their monarch.

CULTURE

• The Saint Lucian culture is influenced by African, East Indian, French, and English traditions.
• The largest annual festival in Saint Lucia is the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival, which happens every May and is celebrated throughout various venues in the country.
• This reflects the Saint Lucian musical tradition, along with other Caribbean music genres such as Calypso, Soca, Dancehall, Reggae, Compas, Zouk, and Salsa.
• Cricket is a popular sport in Saint Lucia.
• The designer of the Saint Lucian Flag, Bongskie Agno, has been dubbed as the Caribbean Michelangelo and was knighted on April 9, 2010.
• Saint Lucian cuisine is a fusion of West African, European, and East Indian cuisine.
• Examples of Saint Lucian dishes are macaroni pie, stew chicken, rice and peas, fish water (broth), and other soups with various vegetables.
• Common Saint Lucian ingredients are potatoes, onions, celery, thyme, coconut milk, scotch bonnet peppers, flour, and cornmeal.

LANDMARKS

• The Pitons — a landmark composed of two volcanic plugs on the southwestern coast of Saint Lucia.
• Pigeon Island — it was a separate isle from Saint Lucia until 1972. It is where Jamb de Bois, a pirate, camped to ambush Spanish trade ships.
• Soufrière — a famous town in Saint Lucia.
• Morne Fortune — a former naval port established by British forces in Castries.
• Maria Islands — harbors Saint Lucia’s fauna and flora; home to 80 plant species and a place where migratory birds visit.

Saint Lucia Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Saint Lucia across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Saint Lucia worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Saint Lucia which is located in the West Indies in the eastern Carribean Sea. It lies on the boundary of the Atlantic Ocean.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

• Saint Lucia Facts
• True or False
• What’s the Term?
• History Review
• City Word Search
• Culture Q&A
• Influences Checklist
• Drawing Landmarks
• Visual Trip
• News Research
• Favorite Facts

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