St Lucia
Introduction
An island of paradise is everyone’s dream vacation. Saint Lucia is at the top of every honeymooner’s destination dream. Saint Lucia is a beautiful tropical island on the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia is full of dining establishments fit for every type of person. There are hotels galore for just about any budget and any reason to travel. There is never a dull moment on the island with attractions and virtually every amenity catering to families and the typical honeymooning couple. Although Saint Lucia caters to different types of travelers, it is also home to over 162,178 people,
Background and Demographics
Saint Lucia has an amazing history given to us at the start of the 17th century. The island was contested between England and France through the 17th and very early 18th centuries. Between these times, Saint Lucia had changed possession fourteen different times. Eventually in 1814 the British had finally taken control over the island. In the year 1834, slavery was finally abolished allowing the island to remain in its’ agricultural glory which produced tropical commodity crops. In 1967, Saint Lucia was granted self-government and gained its independence in the year 1979. Saint Lucia is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean which is just north of Trinidad and Tobago. The island is roughly 616 square kilometers with 606 being land and 10 being water. Its’ actual coastline is 158 kilometers. Climate can be absolutely gorgeous depending on when you decide to travel to Saint Lucia. With its’ tropical climate, Saint Lucia has a dry season ranging from December 1 - May 31 and a rainy season beginning June 1 – November 30. Saint Lucia has a population of 162,178 people as of July 2012. Median age is at a total of around 31.6 years with men being at 30.6 years and female being the highest at 31.6 years.
Travel, Announcements and Important Information
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An island of paradise is everyone’s dream vacation. Saint Lucia is at the top of every honeymooner’s destination dream. Saint Lucia is a beautiful tropical island on the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Lucia is full of dining establishments fit for every type of person. There are hotels galore for just about any budget and any reason to travel. There is never a dull moment on the island with attractions and virtually every amenity catering to families and the typical honeymooning couple. Although Saint Lucia caters to different types of travelers, it is also home to over 162,178 people,
Background and Demographics
Saint Lucia has an amazing history given to us at the start of the 17th century. The island was contested between England and France through the 17th and very early 18th centuries. Between these times, Saint Lucia had changed possession fourteen different times. Eventually in 1814 the British had finally taken control over the island. In the year 1834, slavery was finally abolished allowing the island to remain in its’ agricultural glory which produced tropical commodity crops. In 1967, Saint Lucia was granted self-government and gained its independence in the year 1979. Saint Lucia is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean which is just north of Trinidad and Tobago. The island is roughly 616 square kilometers with 606 being land and 10 being water. Its’ actual coastline is 158 kilometers. Climate can be absolutely gorgeous depending on when you decide to travel to Saint Lucia. With its’ tropical climate, Saint Lucia has a dry season ranging from December 1 - May 31 and a rainy season beginning June 1 – November 30. Saint Lucia has a population of 162,178 people as of July 2012. Median age is at a total of around 31.6 years with men being at 30.6 years and female being the highest at 31.6 years.
Travel, Announcements and Important Information
Currently there are no
References: CIA. (2012). Saint Lucia. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/st.html U.S