St. Lucia's population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with small East Indian and European minorities. English is the official language, although many St. Lucians speak a French patois.
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As of 2013, people of West and Central African descent are the majority in Saint Lucia, accounting for 82.5% of the country's population.
Traveling around St.Lucia by yourself is generally safe. Public transportation, such as taxis and buses, is usually a risk-free option for travelers. But like many popular tourist destinations, crowded areas are prime spots for petty theft like pickpocketing and bag snatching.
St Lucia is neither a rich nor poor country. According to the World Economic Outlook Database created by the International Monetary Fund, Saint Lucia is a developing country.
Citizenship by birth is acquired by a child who was born in St Lucia: before February 22 1979, and is a UKC citizen;after February 22 1979, regardless of the nationality of the parents. Exception: ?hild born to foreign representatives or diplomats.
In general, foreigners in St.Lucia are likely to find the local people to be friendly and welcoming, and they will have many opportunities to experience and enjoy the island's culture, food, and music.
Nightlife: Barbados has a lot more bars and nightspots, plus it hosts world-famous festivals. Natural beauty: Besides the beaches, St Lucia has more spectacular scenery. Golf: Barbados has numerous golf courses including world-class options. St Lucia only has one 18-hole course.
Cost of Resorts in Saint Lucia: For budget travelers staying at a budget hotel, you can expect to pay around $100 per night, or $700 for a week. For mid-range travelers, it will cost around $330-640 per night, or $2,310-4,480 for a week. The more expensive option is all-inclusive.
The wet weather makes beach time and strolling through town less enjoyable, but it's the heightened hurricane risk that really makes it the worst time to visit. St. Lucia's hurricane season generally runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with the highest risk of hurricanes happening from August to October.
The official hurricane season is July to November, and although the risk of hurricanes is very small, there are also tropical storms in the Caribbean region in this period. April and May are often great times to visit as prices are much lower than earlier in the year but the weather is still very similar.