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News •

Policeman in St Lucia denied bail in case of missing M16 rifle • Feb. 26, 2025, 2:21 AM ET (The Gleaner)
Sammy, Alfred, Spencer receive Independence awards • Feb. 25, 2025, 6:00 PM ET (The Gleaner)
Alfred, Charles repeat as St Lucia’s top sportspersons for 2024 • Feb. 17, 2025, 5:41 PM ET (The Gleaner)
Fast start for young Boyz • Feb. 10, 2025, 4:47 PM ET (The Gleaner)

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Head Of Government Prime Minister: Philip J. Pierre
Capital Castries
Population (2025 est.) 174,800
Head Of State British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles (acting)
Form Of Government constitutional monarchy with a Parliament consisting of two legislative chambers (Senate [111]; House of Assembly [182])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Saint Lucia
Total Area (Sq Km) 616
Total Area (Sq Mi) 238
Monetary Unit Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$)
Population Rank (2025) 191
Population Projection 2030 201,400
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 734.5
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 283.8
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 19.3% • Rural: (2024) 80.7%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 76.2 years • Female: (2022) 81.8 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: not available • Female: not available
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 2,236
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 12,400
1Seats are appointed by the governor-general.2One seat is reserved for the speaker, who may be elected from outside the House of Assembly.

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