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St. Lucia: Almanac |
| Official Names: Saint Lucia. Capitals: Castries. Population: 164,213. Total Area: 238 sq miles / 616.3 sq km. Languages: English and local French patois. Climate: Tropical climate tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year. Economy: The economy still relies heavily on agriculture (the main exports are bananas, coconuts and cocoa), tourism is an increasingly important source of income, and the pursuit of a more diverse economic base has continued apace during the 1990s. Government: Constitutional monarchy. Gained independence from the UK in 1979. Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by Governor General. Religions: 80% Roman Catholic, also Anglican, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist. Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. US Dollars are also accepted as legal tender. Time Zone: Atlantic; 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Telecommunications: Good. Country code is 758. Press: The main newspapers are The Voice of St Lucia, The Star, The Mirror and The Crusader. Electricity: 220 V, 50Hz.
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