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Country Name |
Saint Lucia |
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Continent |
Central America |
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Surface area |
616 Km2 |
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Capital |
Castries |
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Population |
164,464 |
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Language |
English |
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Currency |
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD) |
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Time zone |
-5hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0011 39 |
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Area code from Italy |
001 758 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.
These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.
Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
An island state in Central America, it occupies the island of the same name belonging to the Windward Islands group in the Lesser Antilles. The territory is largely volcanic mountainous, with elevations below 1,000 metres and rich in hot springs.
The climate is tropical, hot and humid, with temperatures mitigated during the dry season (January to April) by the influence of the Trade Winds. Rainfall is concentrated between June and November, when there is also the possibility of hurricanes.
