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Saint Lucia (i/seɪnt ˈluːʃə/; French: Sainte-Lucie) is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238.23 sq mi) and has a population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.
The French were the island's first European settlers. They signed a treaty with the native Carib Indians in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667. In ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times, and rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies".
Representative government came about in 1840 (with universal suffrage from 1953). From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom. Saint Lucia is a mixed jurisdiction, meaning that it has a legal system based in part on both the civil law and English common law. The Civil Code of St. Lucia of 1867 was based on the Quebec Civil Code of 1866, as supplemented by English common law-style legislation. It is also a member of La Francophonie.
Lucia may refer to:
Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also known as Saint Lucy, or Saint Lucia (Italian: Santa Lucia), was a young Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women, who along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast day, known as Saint Lucy's Day, is celebrated in the West on 13 December. St. Lucia of Syracuse was honored in the Middle Ages and remained a well-known saint in early modern England.
All that is really known for certain of Lucy is that she was a martyr in Syracuse during the Diocletianic Persecution of 304 AD. Her veneration spread to Rome, and by the 6th century to the whole Church. The oldest archaeological evidence comes from the Greek inscriptions from the catacombs of St. John in Syracuse.
The oldest record of her story comes from the fifth-century Acts. Jacobus de Voragine's Legenda Aurea was the most widely read version of the Lucy legend in the Middle Ages. In medieval accounts, Saint Lucy's eyes are gouged out prior to her execution.
Gros Islet (English: Large Island) is a community located near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has gone on to become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.
Originally settled by the Carib (and possibly Arawak), a French map from 1717 provides the first identification of the area as Gros Islet. The community has had a long history of being a Roman Catholic parish, as the first priests who arrived on the island settled in the village in 1749. Gros Islet was first settled by the French from Martinique.
In 1778, as a retaliation for the declaration of war on the British by the French, the British navy captured the island of Saint Lucia from the French, and built a naval base at Gros Islet Bay in 1782 - temporarily changing the name to Fort Rodney. The island as a whole has switched hands between the British and French throughout its existence.
In modern times, the community has continued to flourish. Between 1991 and 2001 the population rose 54%; the highest rise in the country. In 2001, the population was 19,409, making it the second most-populous community in Saint Lucia, up from 13,505 in the 1991 census and 10,164 in the 1980 edition. Of this number, 9,307 were male and 10,102 were female.
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http://bookinghunter.com St. Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. The most important places to visit in St. Lucia are: St Lucia Volcano (is the only drive-in volcano in the world. There are several pots of boiling water that are above the normal boiling point and many colors at the surface as a result of sulfur, iron, calcium oxide, copper oxide, magnesium, carbon and other mineral deposited there), St. Lucia Beaches (there are several magnificent beaches in St Lucia. All you have to do sometimes is bring along your snorkel gear, play a few games or pull out a beach chair and frolic ...
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Dec 13 is Saint Lucia day in Sweden, where each town's voted "Sankta Lucia" wears a crown of candles and, escorted by girls in white with a red sash and "star boys" brings light and song (and saffron buns!) to homes and workplaces. Details - This was filmed in Sweden in 2002. The lady in the middle is on YouTube as emmajohannesson The lady 2nd from the left end is hannadabbour. I DID NOT APPEAR IN NOR FILM THIS - It was sent to me many years ago and I do not, unfortunately, know of its source. Lyrics in Swedish: Sankta Lucia, ljusklara hägring, sprid i vår vinternatt glans av din fägring. ||: Drömmar med vingesus under oss sia, tänd dina vita ljus, Sankta Lucia. :|| Kom i din vita skrud, huld med din maning. Skänk oss, du julens brud, julfröjders aning. ||: Drömmar med ...
'When The Night' (Deluxe Edition) featuring "Elevate" plus 3 brand new songs is now available on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/WhenTheNightDeluxe Download “Elevate” on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/StLuciaElevate Music video by St. Lucia performing Elevate. (C) 2013 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
Learn, Share, Subscribe The American Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu The Asian series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N The European Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR Social Media: https://plus.google.com/+blinder00 https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go https://www.facebook.com/official7facts ------------------------------------------------ In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Saint Lucia. More information about the video content bellow: 1. Christopher Columbus did not, in fact, discover this island. While it is true that the island was along the route this world-famous explorer sailed, it is not credited to him. After the true nat...
http://bookinghunter.com St. Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. The most important places to visit in St. Lucia are: St Lucia Volcano (is the only drive-in volcano in the world. There are several pots of boiling water that are above the normal boiling point and many colors at the surface as a result of sulfur, iron, calcium oxide, copper oxide, magnesium, carbon and other mineral deposited there), St. Lucia Beaches (there are several magnificent beaches in St Lucia. All you have to do sometimes is bring along your snorkel gear, play a few games or pull out a beach chair and frolic ...
Renne talks to Kim, a St. Lucian native who tells you everything you need to know about visiting this exotic island. Find out the top things to do, where to stay, and what food and drinks to try! Read: 12 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN SAINT LUCIA: Check out the guide here: www.travellushes.com/12-things-saint-lucia
Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro Saint Lucia Overview One of the most lush islands, Saint Lucia is as exciting as it is beautiful. With adventure, nightlife, romance, beaches, high end food & stunning hotels; this island will convince you that heaven can exist on Earth!
Country number 5 of 10 on my Caribbean island hop by air! I fly into St. Lucia to see the sights: Castries (the capital), the Pitons, the volcano, Soufriere.
Catherine Leech offers her unique perspective on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. Join her as she brings us inside some of the best places to go, stay and eat on this Caribbean island paradise.
A beautiful island of volcanic peaks, lush jungle and secluded beaches, Saint Lucia is the jewel in the crown of the Caribbean. In this short video, our Caribbean specialists recommend what to see and where to stay, to help you make the most of your time on the island. Read more about our tailor-made trips to St Lucia at https://www.audleytravel.com/saint-lucia
Here is a helpful guide of thing to do in St. Lucia. I know it is the season to go traveling and some of us are still trying to figure out where we would like to go. So I decided to make a video on St. Lucia, a island that is close to my heart and I like to call my second home. There so much to do and see on this island that will leave you in hopes to come back to the island of happiness and memorable memories. I will be making more travel guides of places that I have been gone too to hopefully inspire you all to travel and help you with any concerns or questions you may have about that destination. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this fab channel for more updates and I will see you guys supper soon! Tchau Shika xo FOLLOW ME: Instagram http://instagram.com/caribbeanangel06 ...
An edited GoPro video of our week in Saint Lucia from February of 2015. We spent time hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, boating, exploring, a helicopter ride and much more! We stayed at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian located at Gros Islet on the north end of the island. The first excursion we did was with Joe Knows Tours, called the Land & Sea Tour. This was a lot of fun and at the same time it allowed us to take in a lot of activities in a single day. We cruised in a speedboat to the south end of the island near the Pitons where we visited the Sulphur Springs for a mud bath. Next, we swam in a waterfall and had lunch with a view of the Pitons in the background. After getting back on the boat, we went to a nearby beach/bay area for snorkeling. These tour guides ar...
A lot of people have a phobia of heights. Watch our new Basecamper Bradley overcome his fear and experience cliff jumping in Saint Lucia! Powered by http://transatholidays.com/ *** *** *** Check our hotels at http://transatholidays.com/ Go check our music - http://soundcloud.com/travelbasecamp Like us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/TravelBasecamp Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/travelbasecamp Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/travelbasecamp/ ABOUT BASECAMP: Basecamp is a reality documentary series about a bunch of friends traveling around the world seeking alternative experiences in popular travel destinations. Booking stereotypical resort packages for the logistics and security, we then bust off the grounds and interact with locals to find the best adventures...
In this final episode of the series, the Basecampers dive deep into local Saint Lucian culture. Troy takes the team to Castries Market (in the heart of the island’s capital that goes by the same name) to meet up with a famous chef, Orlando Satchell. The colors, sounds, sights and the smells live up to the spicy and eclectic reputation of Caribbean cuisine from the region. After grabbing ingredients, the crew head to a heritage home called Greenwood Terrace, perched on the outlying hills of Castries, to prepare their feast. From pumpkin and spinach soup, to Cocoa Mahi Mahi, Orlando shared mouth-watering secrets of the regional delicacies. The adventure continued late into the night with a bustling, beachside jump-up street party. The perfect day and way to end the trip: music, drinks, rubbi...
Goodbye Martinique, Hello Saint Lucia. The third episode of the series begins with a breathtaking catamaran trip to Saint Lucia complete with en route fishing and the passing of an authentic pirate ship before arriving to a vista of the region's legendary volcanic pitons. From the get-go, it’s game on! It’s Sarah’s turn and her first activity brings together her love of animals with a jungle adventure: having discovered Morne Coubaril Estate before the trip, she locks in a deal for a privately-guided horseback through the jungles of Qualibou Volcano. If you want to get a sense of the rugged terrain, the down-to-earth people and the omnipresence of mother nature in Saint Lucia, this episode is for you. From jungle trekking, the taming of horses and volcanic mud baths, it was yet another mem...
Travel Basecamp Martinique / Saint Lucia launches with an adrenaline-pumping day of racing traditional Yole sail boats. The adventure starts off the island’s east coast, an hour or so from Fort-de-France. Moving at high speeds and dangling precariously over emerald waters — these boats are designed to stay afloat only while in motion: in other words, if the boat stops, it sinks! Our teacher and pro-racer Jean-Yves Aglae teaches Basecampers the technical ins-and-outs of Martinique’s most popular sport (the Le Tour de Yoles Rondes is the largest sporting event on the island). The race culminates at the gorgeous and secluded “Oscar Island.” There, we kick back and enjoy the evening and massage sore muscles. What a way to start the trip: heart-pumping activity, gorgeous Caribbean waters, a cri...
Martinique has it’s own annual carnival festival... and it rocks. But just because we missed it, doesn’t mean we can’t still experience what it’s all about — that’s the whole point of Travel Basecamp. For our second episode in the series, Sarah takes the crew to the bay of Fort-De-France where the massive stone turrets of Fort Saint Louis set the backdrop. There they meet dozens of members of the - INSERT NAME OF - marching band, dressed in brilliant colors and surrounded by instruments of all shapes and kinds. Helped by the band’s leader, Jessy Ambroisine, the Basecampers are set up with traditional face paint and costumes, strapped with drums to their chests and join the band. What starts as a simple practice session walking along the Caribbean boardwalk, turns into a full-out flash str...
This is the fourth video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We interview Jennifer Aston, from WHL (http://www.southafricahotel-link.com/) and ask her how she views the position of responsible tourism in South Africa, and any practical tips she can provide to help people to reduce their negative impact. We then meet with a local friend and tour guide (Siviwe Mbinda) for walking tour around Langa - the first black township in Cape Town. He explains the history from apartheid to current day, and how tourism has helped benefit the local community. We even share a beer and watch a soccer game in a shebeen with the locals. In South Africa the word ‘township’ refers to a residential area for black Africans and Coloureds that segr...
This is the first video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. This video shows the start of the trip from Cape Town. We meet with a local friend and tour guide (Shaqir Erasmus) to visit the Green Point stadium. Along the journey, we will also provide our message and discovery, including some useful tips and advice for tourists who are planning on traveling to South Africa, and how they may become more responsible on the road in reducing their impact. Follow the Mynatour team on their exciting trip around South Africa - 6000kms in 28 days. http://www.mynatour.org/diary Visiting places such as Cape Town, Albertinia, Lions Head, Langa, Durban, Johannesburg, Soweto, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa, Saint Lucia, Port Elizabeth, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain Nat...
This is the third video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We meet with a local friend and tour guide (Shaqir Erasmus) for a local breakfast and hike up Lion's Head (Part of the Table Mountain National Park). From a geographical and natural perspective, he explains the wildlife, scenery and history. From the times of when the Khoikhoi (indigenous peoples who inhabited the area since the 5th Century AD) ran their cattle along the tracks of the mountain, to the endangered floral species such as the Silver Tree. We manage to meet the mountain ranger who also gives us a few tips and advice on safety. Don't forget to bring your water bottle guys! Along the journey, we will also provide our message and discovery, including some u...
This is the fifth video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We continue our walking tour with a local friend and tour guide (Siviwe Mbinda) for walking tour around Langa - the first black township in Cape Town. We get to see how the resourceful locals have coped with the effects of climate change in thier communities, we visit a local sheep's head restaurant, Siwive explains how the community is benefiting from the influx of tourism in the township and we witness the kids from the Happy Feet Dance Group perform their spectacular version of the Gumboot Dance! In South Africa the word ‘township’ refers to a residential area for black Africans and Coloureds that segregates them from other racial groups within a city. Along the...
On our horseback riding trip, we discover some mud baths in Saint Lucia at the Sulphur Springs which are believed to have useful medicinal properties... One thing is for sure, they are fun to play in! Powered by http://transatholidays.com/ *** *** *** Check our hotels at http://transatholidays.com/ Go check our music - http://soundcloud.com/travelbasecamp Like us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/TravelBasecamp Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/travelbasecamp Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/travelbasecamp/ ABOUT BASECAMP: Basecamp is a reality documentary series about a bunch of friends travelling around the world seeking alternative experiences in popular travel destinations. Booking stereotypical resort packages for the logistics and security, we then bust off t...