Saint Lucia Information

Introduction : the possession of the island-nation of Saint Lucia has changed hands some 14 times in history. The chief contesters for it were Britain and France. Saint Lucia was a constitutional monarchy until 1967, and was freed from the Brutish clutches in 1979. Later slaves were brought to the island to work in the plantations. Slavery was abolished from the island in 1834.

Location of Saint Lucia : the island-nation of Saint Lucia is located in the Caribbean Sea and is a part of the West Indies islands. It is further sub-grouped under the Windward Islands of Lesser Antilles. The island is located between the water bodies of North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Trinidad and Tobago lie south of it.

Physical Map of Saint Lucia : the island of Saint Lucia is volcanic in origin and so is made up of mountains, hills, valleys, beaches and coastal plains. Moreover, the island is blanketed with dense vegetation due to the fertile volcanic soil. The beaches are strewn with black volcanic soil. One of the spectacular natural landscapes of Saint Lucia is the twin peaks of Gros Piton and Petit Piton. There are plenty of streams navigating and irrigating the island. The highest region of Saint Lucia is Mt. Gimie.

Climate of Saint Lucia : one of the Caribbean islands, the island of Saint Lucia, therefore, has a typically Caribbean clime. Summers are warm and eat while winters are pleasant. The summer months last between June and October, while winter occurs between November and May. Saint Lucia receives an average rainfall of some 100cm annually. Moreover, the island is not alien to hurricanes.

Flora and Fauna of Saint Lucia :

• Flora : Saint Lucia has a tropical flora. So, hardwood trees, broad-leaved trees, ferns and flowers are found aplenty. Some of the common flowers are bougainvillea, hibiscus, jasmine, poinciana, orchids and frangipani. Also, fruit trees and plants like coconuts, soursops, mangoes, guavas, papayas, passionfruit and pineapples are abundant.

• Fauna : fauna in Saint Lucia comprises of rats, several species of snakes and a varied range of bats. However, the same is not the case with the avian life in the islands. Saint Lucia has several bird species, of them the most common varieties includes the hummingbird, flycatcher and pigeon. The marine life in and around the island-nation of Saint Lucia comprises of species such as turtles, lobsters, game fishes and conch.