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St. Lucia became independent in 1979 after being ruled by Britain since 1814. Castries, on the northwest coast, is the capital and largest city (see CASTRIES). The East Caribbean dollar is the basic unit of currency. For a picture of the St.
Government. St. Lucia is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (see COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS). A prime minister heads the country's government. The prime minister governs with the aid of a Cabinet of 10 members. A 17-member House of Assembly and an 11-member Senate pass the nation's laws. The members of the House are elected by the people. Government leaders appoint Senate members.
People. About 90 percent of the people of St. Lucia are descendants of black African slaves. Early British and French settlers brought the slaves to the island. Whites make up most of the rest of the population. They include descendants of the British and French settlers. More than 90 percent of the islanders are Roman Catholics.
About 55 percent of the islanders live in rural areas, and about 45 percent live in urban areas, which lie near the coast. English is the nation's official language. But islanders commonly speak a French dialect. Children must attend school from the ages of 5 to 15. St. Lucia has a technical school and a teachers college.
Land and climate. St. Lucia is mountainous and has little flatland. Tropical vegetation covers the country. Mount Gimie, St. Lucia's highest peak, rises 3,145 feet (959 meters) near the center of the island. Gros Piton and Petit Piton, twin peaks in the southwest area, are ancient volcanic cones. St. Lucia averages about 100 inches (254 centimeters) of rain annually. Temperatures range from about 85 to 68 ?F (29 to 20 ?C). Mountain temperatures may fall lower. |
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