Saint Lucia

Population: 158,178 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: English (official), French patois

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. Self-government was granted in 1967...

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD, No information)

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