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Area code 758 is the local telephone area code of Saint Lucia. The 758 area code, or "(SLU)" was created during a split from the original 809 area code which began permissive dialing on 1 July 1996 and ended 1 January 1997. [1] When in Saint Lucia, use the seven digits alone.
Castries, Saint Lucia. Castries (/ k ə ˈ s t r iː z / ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean. The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as at May 2013. The city covers 80 km 2 (31 sq mi). [4] [5] [6]
Saint Lucia has been able to attract foreign business and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries, which is Saint Lucia's main source of revenue. The manufacturing sector is the most diverse in the Eastern Caribbean area, and the government is trying to revitalise the banana industry.
St Lucia's Rainforest – there are several rainforest trails in the area with views, wildlife and waterfalls such as the Enbas Saut Falls. [6] Anse Chastanet – a resort with a beach and several trails along the coast. Volga Nature Trail - a hiking trail with views of both pitons up close with views of Sugar beach.
The Dennery District is divided into 49 second-order administrative divisions. [8]Much of Dennery District is in Mabouya Valley which is made up of Derniere Riviere, Aux Lyon, Despinoze, Gadette, Grand Riviere, Grand Ravine, La Ressource, Richfond and other surrounding areas; and Frigate Island Nature Reserve is offshore a few kilometers to the south of the town.
The island currently attracts over 900,000 visitors annually. St Lucia has been able to attract foreign businesses and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries. Tourism is St Lucia's main source of jobs and income, accounting for 65% of GDP, and the island's main source of foreign exchange earnings. [23]
Saint Lucia is one of two sovereign states in the world named after a female [16] and is the only one named after a woman (Ireland is named after a goddess). Legend states that French sailors were shipwrecked on the island on 13 December, the feast day of St. Lucy, and therefore named the island in her honour. [17]
Rodney Bay is a town and bay located in the Gros Islet District on the island of Saint Lucia. Gros Islet is one of the ten districts in the island. It can be found on the northwestern coast of the island above the Castries District, where the capital of St. Lucia is, and the former Dauphin quarter. [1]