Trivia in Saint Lucia

National symbols

Flag: A blue field with overlapping black, white, and yellow triangles symbolizing the volcanic island, Piton Mountains, and harmony with the Caribbean Sea.

Emblem: A composite coat of arms featuring the Saint Lucia parrot as supporters, with a torch, British crown, French fleur-de-lis representing history and culture.

Trivia & facts

• Known as "the Helen of the Caribbean" because Britain and France disputed ownership 14 times.
• About one-third the size of Tokyo's 23 wards but with high biodiversity.
• The national bird is the endangered Saint Lucia parrot (Amazona versicolor).
• Castries port was attacked by U-boats during World War II.
• The world heritage site Pitons are featured on the 10 EC$ banknote.
• Tap water sourced from mountain springs is relatively safe to drink.
• Left-hand traffic with 240V, 50Hz electricity and predominantly British BF-type plugs.
• Nobel laureates per 100,000 population rank among the world's highest.
• Local beer 'Piton' is named after the mountains.
• Saint Lucian women have an average life expectancy exceeding 80 years, among the highest in the region.