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St. Lucia
Saint Lucia
Political Status: Former British dependency; joined West Indies Associated States in 1967; independent member of the Commonwealth since February 22, 1979.
Area: 238 sq. mi. (616 sq. km.).
Population: 158,147 (2001C); 163,000 (2005E).
Major Urban Center (2005E): CASTRIES (14,600).
Official Language: English.
Monetary Unit: East Caribbean Dollar (official rate July 1, 2006: 2.70 dollars = $1US).
Sovereign: Queen ELIZABETH II.
Governor General: Dame Perlette LOUISY; sworn in September 17, 1997, succeeding Sir W. George MALLET.
Prime Minister: Dr. Kenny Davis ANTHONY (St. Lucia Labour Party); sworn in May 24, 1997, following election of May 23, succeeding Dr. Vaughan A. LEWIS (United Workers' Party); formed new government on December 10, 2001, following early general election on December 3.
The Country
The second largest of the former West Indies Associated States, St. Lucia lies between Martinique ...