St. Lucia

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Capital: Castries

Total Area (Sq. Miles): 239,000

Land Covered by Water: 1.6

Time Zone: (UTC-4)

Climate: tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August

Approximate Population: 160,765

Official Language: English

Religion: Christianity, Rastafarianism, Baha'is, Hindus, and Muslims

Currency: East Caribbean dollar

Most prevalent illnesses or diseases:

Traveler's Diarrhea, Cholera, E. coli (Escherichia coli), Hepatitis A, Schistosomiasis - found in fresh water- found in fresh water, Typhoid Fever, Dengue Fever, Filariasis, Leishmaniasis (Leishmania Infection), Toxoplasmosis, Hepatitis B, HIV (see AIDS/HIV)

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