Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is an island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean, known for its natural beauty and picturesque beaches. Featuring a mountainous landscape, the island is dominated by the Pitons, two towering volcanic peaks that are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise ship port and offers a lively market, beautiful beaches, and historical sites. Saint Lucia's culture is a rich tapestry of African, Indian, British, and French influences, reflecting its colonial past and ethnic diversity. Music and dance, particularly calypso and soca, are important parts of the island's cultural life. Saint Lucia's economy is primarily based on tourism, but also on agriculture, especially the production of bananas. The island is also famous for its hot springs and rainforest. Saint Lucia became independent from the United Kingdom in 1979 and has since been a constitutional monarchy and a member of the Commonwealth. Population of Saint Lucia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 182,000 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 183,000 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 184,000 inhabitants. Capital (Castries): Population in 2020: About 20,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Castries: 20,000 Vieux Fort: 4,600 Gros Islet: 2,500 Soufrière: 2,500 Dennery: 2,300 Micoud: 2,700 Laborie: 1,000 Choiseul: 1,000 Canaries: 1,500 Anse La Raye: 1,200 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Saint Lucia is divided into 10 districts. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $2 billion. 2019: About $2 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 20%. 2019: About 20%. 2020: Data not available.