Island Details: Saint Lucia
Number of Islands (approx.)
1*
Island Details
main island + approx. 5 uninhabitated islets*
Type of Islands
oceanic, volcanic
Surface Area (km²)
620.00*
Terrain
volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys*
Highest Elevation (m)
950.0*
Highest Elevation (name)
Mount Gimie*
Climate Risk Index Rank (1993-2012)
45*
Mean Sea Level Trends (mm/year)
0.00
Population (total)
174,000*
Census Year [Population (total)]
2010*
Population Density (p/km²)
285.2*
Census Year [Population Density (p/km²)]
2010*
Population Growth (annual %)
0.941*
Census Year [Population Growth (annual %)]
2010*
GDP (per capita in current US$)
6,947*
Dominant Economic Sector
offshore banking, tourism*
Administration
independent (parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm)*
Miscellaneous
The twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufriere, are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean*
