Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
People: Saint Lucian
Saint Lucia is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 184,100. Its capital city is Castries, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Saint Lucia has no land borders.
By the numbers, Saint Lucia is the 178th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 179th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 299 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Saint Lucia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Saint Lucia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Castries |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 184,100 |
| Area | 616 km² |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1758 |
| Internet TLD | .lc |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | LC / LCA |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Lucia
What is the capital and currency of Saint Lucia?
The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries.
What currency does Saint Lucia use?
Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
The official language of Saint Lucia is English.
What is the dialling code for Saint Lucia?
The international dialling code for Saint Lucia is +1758.
What side of the road does Saint Lucia drive on?
Saint Lucia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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