Saint Lucia - Transportation
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesSaint Lucia is located Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. The climate is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August. The terrain is volcanic and mountainous with some broad, fertile valleys.
Airports
This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) but may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.Airports : 2 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways - total : 2
Airports - with paved runways - 2,438 to 3,047 m : 1
Airports - with paved runways - 1,524 to 2,437 m : 1 (2007)
Roadways
This entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions.Roadways - total : 1,210 km (2002)
Ports and terminals
This entry lists major ports and terminals primarily on the basis of the amount of cargo tonnage shipped through the facilities on an annual basis. In some instances, the number of containers handled or ship visits were also considered.Ports and terminals : Castries, Cul-de-Sac, Vieux-Fort
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