Geography of Saint Lucia Lucia is in the Caribbean, an island between the Caribbean Sea and [North Atlantic Ocean], north of Saint Vincent and north-west of Barbados. The capital city of Saint Lucia is Castries, where about one third of the population lives. Major towns include Gros Islet, Soufrière and Vieux Fort. Saint Lucia is in the tropical zone, although its climate is moderated by northeast trade winds. Since it is fairly close to the equator, the temperature does not fluctuate much between winter and summer. The dry season is from December to June, and the rainy season is from June to November. Average
Culture of Saint Lucia Culture of Saint Lucia The Culture of Saint Lucia blends the influences of African, French, and English heritage. The official language of the island is English but Kreole, a form of French patois, remains an influential secondary language. The people are predominantly Catholic but the religious climate is tolerant. Saint Lucia holds every year two main traditional festivals, "La Woz" ("The Rose", on August 30) and "La Magwit" ("The Marguerite", on October 17), organized by the two rival historic cultural associations ("societés") with the same names whose affiliates comprise most of the country's population. The Christmas season is celebrated and