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Saint Lucia

Capital: Castries

• The Pitons, two volcanic plugs on the coast, form a UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 2004.
• At least 148 plant species have been recorded on Gros Piton, which rises to 798.25 metres.
• The Sulphur Springs area is billed as the world's only drive-in volcano, with geothermal hot springs.
• Saint Lucian French Creole, known as Kwéyòl, is widely spoken alongside English, the official language.

Cities

• Castries
• Soufrière