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Neighboring Countries of Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Total land borders

158 km

Coastline

616

Area in km²

Saint Lucia
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Geography of Saint Lucia

Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago

Area

616 km² — 3.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.

Terrain

Volcanic and mountainous with broad, fertile valleys

Climate

Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mount Gimie 948 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.

Natural resources

Forests, sandy beaches, minerals (pumice), mineral springs, geothermal potential

Natural hazards

Hurricanes volcanism: Mount Gimie (948 m), also known as Qualibou, is a caldera on the west of the island; the iconic twin pyramidal peaks of Gros Piton (771 m) and Petit Piton (743 m) are lava-dome remnants associated with the Soufrière volcano; there have been no historical magmatic eruptions, but a minor steam eruption in 1766 spread a thin layer of ash over a wide area; Saint Lucia is part of the volcanic-island arc of the Lesser Antilles that extends from Saba in the north to Grenada in the south

Good to know

The twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufrière, are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean

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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Saint Lucia

How many countries border Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Saint Lucia landlocked?

No. Saint Lucia has 158 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Saint Lucia?

Mount Gimie 948 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).