Saint Lucia: Geography#
| Location | Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Geographic Coordinates | 13 53 N, 60 58 W 13.883333,-60.966667 |
| Area | total: 616 sq km land: 606 sq km water: 10 sq km [Verified in 8 databases] |
| Land boundaries | 0 km |
| Coastline | 158 km |
| Elevation Extremes | lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Gimie 950 m |
| Highest Mountains | |
| Terrain | volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys |
| Natural Hazards | hurricanes; volcanic activity |
| Natural Resource | forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential |
| Land Use | arable land: 4.84% permanent crops: 11.29% other: 83.87% (2011) |
| Climate | tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August |
| Irrigated Land | 30 sq km (2007) |
| Renewable Water Resources | NA |
| Environment_CurrentIssues | deforestation; soil erosion, particularly in the northern region |
| 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, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements |
| Large Cities | Important Cities |
| 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 |