Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is a beautiful island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is most famous for the Pitons, two dramatic volcanic peaks that rise straight out of the sea. Saint Lucia has lush rainforests, waterfalls, and warm sandy beaches. The island is a popular honeymoon and vacation destination.

Land and People

About 180,000 people live in Saint Lucia. The capital is Castries. The island is volcanic with mountains covered in tropical rainforest. The Pitons, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, are the most famous landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Culture and Fun Facts

Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman. The island has a drive-in volcano where you can get close to bubbling hot springs. English is the official language, but many people also speak a French-based Creole. The island has won two Nobel Prizes, more per person than any other country.

Fun Facts

• Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a real woman.
• The island has a drive-in volcano called the Sulphur Springs, where you can see bubbling mud pools.
• Saint Lucia has won two Nobel Prizes, giving it the most Nobel laureates per capita in the world.

Did You Know?

Saint Lucia has won two Nobel Prizes despite having fewer than 200,000 people. That gives it the highest number of Nobel Prize winners per person of any country in the world.