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Saint Lucia: flag, capital and facts

Saint Lucia is a country in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is Castries. Population — 179,744. Area — 616 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Saint Lucia

Sky blue with a yellow-and-black triangle — the two Piton mountains.

The capital of Saint Lucia — Castries

Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia. Castries is a harbour town tucked in a bay.

Facts about Saint Lucia

Capital: Castries
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 179,744
Area: 616 km²
Currency: XCD ($)
Status: UN member state
Coordinates: 13.88333333°, -60.96666666°

How to remember the name

The nameSaint Lucia — the only country named after a woman.

Did you know?

Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman.

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