Very beautiful postcard Incoming from Saint Lucia!
is a sovereign
island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent,
northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 and reported a
population of 165,595 in the 2010 census.
The volcanic island of Saint Lucia is more mountainous than most Caribbean islands, with the highest point being Mount Gimie, at 950 metres above sea level. Two other mountains, the Pitons, form the island's most famous landmark. They are located between Soufrière
and Choiseul on the western side of
the island. Saint Lucia is also one of the few islands in the world that boasts
a drive-in volcano.
The capital city of Saint Lucia is Castries (population 60,263) where 32.4% of the population lives. Major towns
include Gros Islet, Soufrière,
and Vieux Fort.
The local climate is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds, with a dry season from 1 December to 31 May, and a wet season from 1
June to 30 November.
Saint Lucia reported a population of 165,595 in the 2010 national census. In
2016, the United Nations Population Division estimated Saint Lucia's population at 178,015. The country's
population is evenly divided between urban and rural areas, with more than a
third living in the capital, Castries.
On this postcard you may see The Pitons, twin peaks of St.Lucia, Gros
and Petit Pitons. The Gros Piton can be climbed right up to the top.
Thank you so much for such deauty dear Mary!
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