Saint Lucia Background, Saint Lucia's Background, Saint Lucias Background, Saint Lucian Background

Background: The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979.



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Areas in Saint Lucia: Anse la Raye | Castries | Choiseul | Dennery | Micoud | Soufrière | Vieux Fort