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Is the island of St Lucia right for you?
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique.
Population
St Lucia has a population of approximately 170,000.
Political Structure
As a Commonwealth Realm, Saint Lucia recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of State of Saint Lucia, represented on the island by a Governor-General. Executive power, however, is in the hands of the prime minister and his cabinet. The prime minister is normally the head of the party winning the elections for the House of Assembly, which has 17 seats. The other chamber of Parliament, the Senate, has 11 appointed members.
Saint Lucia is a full and participating member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Infrastructure and Economy
Saint Kitts has been able to attract foreign business and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries, which is the island's main source of revenue. The manufacturing sector is the most diverse in the Eastern Caribbean area, and the government is trying to revitalize the banana industry.
Language
The primary language is English.
Currency
Legal tender in St Kiits is the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
Exchange Control
None.
Law
Based on English common law.
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Disclaimer
The materials contained on this web page are provided for general information only and do not constitute any form of legal definition or advice. IFC Recruitment assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any particular statement and accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on the information contained on this site.
References
1. Wikipedia profile: Saint Lucia
2. CIA World Factbook entry: Saint Lucia
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