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Norwegian Jewel
and Carnival Miracle docked at Castries. Photo ©
2008 Bart de Boer |
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Castries, St. Lucia |
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Fast facts: |
South
Pacific goes Caribbean.
Lush, dark, tropical. And did we hear anyone say "bananas"? |
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Country: |
St. Lucia |
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Coordinates: |
14° 1′ N
60° 59' W |
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Population: |
11,500.
Island population approx. 161,000 |
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Official
language: |
English |
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Currency: |
East
Caribbean
Dollar (EC$), US Dollars accepted everywhere |
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Time: |
UTC-4
/ AST (Halifax, San Juan, Caracas, Manaus, Santiago) |
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Best
time to visit: |
January
- December |
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What to do: |
Leave the town of
Castries behind and explore the stunningly beautiful scenery. Be
sure to visit the town of Soufrière. |
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