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 Saint LuciaAnguilla
Administrative divisions 11 quarters; Anse-la-Raye, Castries, Choiseul, Dauphin, Dennery, Gros-Islet, Laborie, Micoud, Praslin, Soufriere, Vieux-Fort none (overseas territory of the UK)
Age structure 0-14 years: 29.8% (male 25,941/female 24,319)


15-64 years: 65% (male 53,916/female 55,582)


65 years and over: 5.2% (male 3,186/female 5,514) (2006 est.)
0-14 years: 22.3% (male 1,546/female 1,502)


15-64 years: 70.8% (male 4,979/female 4,705)


65 years and over: 6.9% (male 423/female 522) (2007 est.)
Agriculture - products bananas, coconuts, vegetables, citrus, root crops, cocoa small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising
Airports 2 (2006) 3 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways total: 2


2,438 to 3,047 m: 1


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2006)
total: 1


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2007)
Airports - with unpaved runways - total: 2


under 914 m: 2 (2007)
Area total: 616 sq km


land: 606 sq km


water: 10 sq km
total: 102 sq km


land: 102 sq km


water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC about half the size of Washington, DC
Background The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Even after the abolition of slavery on its plantations in 1834, Saint Lucia remained an agricultural island, dedicated to producing tropical commodity crops. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979. Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency, along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.
Birth rate 19.68 births/1,000 population (2006 est.) 13.97 births/1,000 population (2007 est.)
Budget revenues: $141.2 million


expenditures: $146.7 million; including capital expenditures of $25.1 million (2000 est.)
revenues: $22.8 million


expenditures: $22.5 million (2000 est.)
Capital name: Castries


geographic coordinates: 14 01 N, 61 00 W


time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
name: The Valley


geographic coordinates: 18 13 N, 63 03 W


time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Climate tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds
Coastline 158 km 61 km
Constitution 22 February 1979 Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982; amended 1990
Country name conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Saint Lucia
conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Anguilla
Death rate 5.08 deaths/1,000 population (2006 est.) 5.34 deaths/1,000 population (2007 est.)
Debt - external $257 million (2004) $8.8 million (1998)
Dependency status - overseas territory of the UK
Diplomatic representation from the US the US does not have an embassy in Saint Lucia; the US Ambassador to Barbados is accredited to Saint Lucia none (overseas territory of the UK)
Diplomatic representation in the US chief of mission: Ambassador Sonia Merlyn JOHNNY


chancery: 3216 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016


telephone: [1] (202) 364-6792 through 6795


FAX: [1] (202) 364-6723


consulate(s) general: Miami, New York
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Disputes - international joins other Caribbean states to counter Venezuela's claim that Aves Island sustains human habitation, a criterion under UNCLOS, which permits Venezuela to extend its EEZ/continental shelf over a large portion of the Caribbean Sea none
Economic aid - recipient $-21.5 million (2004) $9 million (2004 est.)
Economy - overview Changes in the EU import preference regime and the increased competition from Latin American bananas have made economic diversification increasingly important in Saint Lucia. The island nation has been able to attract foreign business and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries. The manufacturing sector is the most diverse in the Eastern Caribbean area, and the government is trying to revitalize the banana industry. Economic fundamentals remain solid, even though unemployment needs to be cut. Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Increased activity in the tourism industry, which has spurred the growth of the construction sector, has contributed to economic growth. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financial sector, which is small, but growing. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend largely on the tourism sector and, therefore, on revived income growth in the industrialized nations as well as on favorable weather conditions.
Electricity - consumption 261.4 million kWh (2003) -
Electricity - exports 0 kWh (2003) -
Electricity - imports 0 kWh (2003) -
Electricity - production 281 million kWh (2003) NA kWh
Elevation extremes lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m


highest point: Mount Gimie 950 m
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m


highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m
Environment - current issues deforestation; soil erosion, particularly in the northern region supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system
Environment - international agreements party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling


signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
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Ethnic groups black 90%, mixed 6%, East Indian 3%, white 1% black (predominant) 90.1%, mixed, mulatto 4.6%, white 3.7%, other 1.5% (2001 Census)
Exchange rates East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7 (2005), 2.7 (2004), 2.7 (2003), 2.7 (2002), 2.7 (2001) East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7 (2007), 2.7 (2006), 2.7 (2005), 2.7 (2004), 2.7 (2003)


note: fixed rate since 1976
Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Dame Pearlette LOUISY (since September 1997)


head of government: Prime Minister Sir John COMPTON (since 15 December 2006)


cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister


elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor general is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew N. GEORGE (since 10 July 2006)


head of government: Chief Minister Osbourne FLEMING (since 3 March 2000)


cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly


elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
Exports NA bbl/day $13 million (2006)
Exports - commodities bananas 41%, clothing, cocoa, vegetables, fruits, coconut oil lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, rum
Exports - partners France 29.3%, US 17.4%, China 17%, UK 13.1%, Brazil 6.2% (2005) UK, US, Puerto Rico, Saint-Martin (2006)
Fiscal year 1 April - 31 March 1 April - 31 March
Flag description blue, with a gold isosceles triangle below a black arrowhead; the upper edges of the arrowhead have a white border blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below
GDP - composition by sector agriculture: 7%


industry: 20%


services: 73% (2002 est.)
agriculture: 4%


industry: 18%


services: 78% (2002 est.)
GDP - real growth rate 5.1% (2005 est.) 10.2% (2004 est.)
Geographic coordinates 13 53 N, 60 58 W 18 15 N, 63 10 W
Geography - note 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 the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%: NA%


highest 10%: NA%
lowest 10%: NA%


highest 10%: NA%
Illicit drugs transit point for South American drugs destined for the US and Europe transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe
Imports NA bbl/day $143 million (2006)
Imports - commodities food 23%, manufactured goods 21%, machinery and transportation equipment 19%, chemicals, fuels fuels, foodstuffs, manufactures, chemicals, trucks, textiles
Imports - partners US 24.1%, Trinidad and Tobago 15.5%, Netherlands 14.5%, Venezuela 5.6%, UK 5.6%, France 4.7% (2005) US, Puerto Rico, UK (2006)
Independence 22 February 1979 (from UK) none (overseas territory of the UK)
Industrial production growth rate -8.9% (1997 est.) 3.1% (1997 est.)
Industries clothing, assembly of electronic components, beverages, corrugated cardboard boxes, tourism; lime processing, coconut processing tourism, boat building, offshore financial services
Infant mortality rate total: 13.17 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 14.29 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 11.97 deaths/1,000 live births (2006 est.)
total: 19.61 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 25.74 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 13.3 deaths/1,000 live births (2007 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2.9% (2005 est.) 5.3% (2006 est.)
International organization participation ACCT, ACP, C, Caricom, CDB, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt (signatory), ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, ISO, ITU, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OECS, OIF, OPANAL, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS, UPU
Irrigated land 30 sq km (2003) NA
Judicial branch Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (jurisdiction extends to Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) High Court (judge provided by Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court)
Labor force 43,800 (2001 est.) 6,049 (2001)
Labor force - by occupation agriculture: 21.7%


industry: 24.7%


services: 53.6% (2002 est.)
agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining 4%, manufacturing 3%, construction 18%, transportation and utilities 10%, commerce 36%, services 29% (2000 est.)
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land: 6.45%


permanent crops: 22.58%


other: 70.97% (2005)
arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds) (2005)
Languages English (official), French patois English (official)
Legal system based on English common law based on English common law
Legislative branch bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (11 seats; 6 members appointed on the advice of the prime minister, 3 on the advice of the leader of the opposition, and 2 after consultation with religious, economic, and social groups) and the House of Assembly (17 seats; members are elected by popular vote from single-member constituencies to serve five-year terms)


elections: House of Assembly - last held 11 December 2006 (next to be held in December 2011)


election results: House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UWP 11, SLP 6
unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats; 7 members elected by direct popular vote, 2 ex officio members, and 2 appointed; to serve five-year terms)


elections: last held 21 February 2005 (next to be held in 2010)


election results: percent of vote by party - AUF 38.9%, AUM 19.4%, ANSA 19.2%, APP 9.5%, independents 13%; seats by party - AUF 4, ANSA 2, AUM 1
Life expectancy at birth total population: 73.84 years


male: 70.29 years


female: 77.65 years (2006 est.)
total population: 77.46 years


male: 74.53 years


female: 80.49 years (2007 est.)
Literacy definition: age 15 and over has ever attended school


total population: 90.1%


male: 89.5%


female: 90.6% (2001 est.)
definition: age 12 and over can read and write


total population: 95%


male: 95%


female: 95% (1984 est.)
Location Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Map references Central America and the Caribbean Central America and the Caribbean
Maritime claims territorial sea: 12 nm


contiguous zone: 24 nm


exclusive economic zone: 200 nm


continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin
territorial sea: 3 nm


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Military - note - defense is the responsibility of the UK
Military branches no regular military forces; Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (includes Special Service Unit, Coast Guard) (2006) -
Military expenditures - dollar figure NA -
Military expenditures - percent of GDP NA -
National holiday Independence Day, 22 February (1979) Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)
Nationality noun: Saint Lucian(s)


adjective: Saint Lucian
noun: Anguillan(s)


adjective: Anguillan
Natural hazards hurricanes and volcanic activity frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
Natural resources forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential salt, fish, lobster
Net migration rate -1.73 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 est.) 5.12 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2007 est.)
Political parties and leaders National Alliance or NA [George ODLUM]; Saint Lucia Freedom Party or SFP [Martinus FRANCOIS]; Saint Lucia Labor Party or SLP [Kenneth ANTHONY]; Sou Tout Apwe Fete Fini or STAFF [Christopher HUNTE]; United Workers Party or UWP [Sir John COMPTON] Anguilla United Movement or AUM [Hubert HUGHES]; The Anguilla United Front or AUF [Osbourne FLEMING, Victor BANKS] (a coalition of the Anguilla Democratic Party or ADP and the Anguilla National Alliance or ANA); Anguilla Progressive Party or APP [Roy ROGERS]; Anguilla Strategic Alternative or ANSA [Edison BAIRD]
Political pressure groups and leaders NA NA
Population 168,458 (July 2006 est.) 13,677 (July 2007 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% 23% (2002)
Population growth rate 1.29% (2006 est.) 1.375% (2007 est.)
Radio broadcast stations AM 2, FM 7, shortwave 0 (2004) AM 2, FM 7, shortwave 0 (2004)
Religions Roman Catholic 67.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.5%, Pentecostal 5.7%, Anglican 2%, Evangelical 2%, other Christian 5.1%, Rastafarian 2.1%, other 1.1%, unspecified 1.5%, none 4.5% (2001 census) Anglican 29%, Methodist 23.9%, other Protestant 30.2%, Roman Catholic 5.7%, other Christian 1.7%, other 5.2%, none or unspecified 4.3% (2001 census)
Sex ratio at birth: 1.07 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1.07 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 0.58 male(s)/female


total population: 0.97 male(s)/female (2006 est.)
at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1.029 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 1.058 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 0.81 male(s)/female


total population: 1.033 male(s)/female (2007 est.)
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment: adequate system


domestic: system is automatically switched


international: country code - 1-758; direct microwave radio relay link with Martinique and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; tropospheric scatter to Barbados; international calls beyond these countries are carried by Intelsat from Martinique
general assessment: NA


domestic: modern internal telephone system


international: country code - 1-264; landing point for the East Caribbean Fiber System (ECFS) optic submarine cable with links to 13 other islands in the eastern Caribbean extending from the British Virgin Islands to Trinidad; microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin (Guadeloupe and Netherlands Antilles) (2007)
Telephones - main lines in use 51,100 (2002) 6,200 (2002)
Telephones - mobile cellular 93,000 (2004) 1,800 (2002)
Television broadcast stations 2 (of which one is a commercial broadcast station and one is a community antenna television or CATV channel) (2004) 1 (1997)
Terrain volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
Total fertility rate 2.18 children born/woman (2006 est.) 1.72 children born/woman (2007 est.)
Unemployment rate 20% (2003 est.) 8% (2002)
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