Americas/Caribbean
Saint Lucia
Castries
184.1K
616 km²
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
200 - First Inhabitants
The Arawaks are believed to be the first inhabitants of Saint Lucia.
800 - Kalinago Takeover
The Kalinago people take over the island from the Arawaks.
1660 - French Treaty
The French signed a treaty with the native Caribs, marking European colonization.
1663 - British Control
The English took control of Saint Lucia, beginning a tumultuous colonial history.
1814 - British Dominance
The British secured full control of Saint Lucia after defeating Napoleon I.
1924 - Representative Government
Saint Lucia introduced a representative government to its political system.
1951 - Universal Suffrage
Universal suffrage was established, allowing all adults the right to vote.
1958 - West Indies Federation
Saint Lucia became a member of the West Indies Federation.
1979 - Independence
Saint Lucia gained independence while remaining a Commonwealth realm.