Saint Lucia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Saint Lucia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Saint Lucia's constitutional monarchy, the Governor-General, the House of Assembly and Senate, and Castries.
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What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
Castries
Castries, on the north-west coast, is the capital and main port. Roseau is the capital of Dominica.
Who represents the monarch in Saint Lucia?
The Governor-General
Saint Lucia is a constitutional monarchy, and the monarch is represented on the island by the Governor-General.
What are the two Houses of Saint Lucia’s Parliament?
The House of Assembly and the Senate
Saint Lucia's Parliament has an elected House of Assembly and an appointed Senate.
Which currency is used in Saint Lucia?
The Eastern Caribbean dollar
Saint Lucia uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar, issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
What is the official language of Saint Lucia?
English
English is the official language. Saint Lucian Kwéyòl, a French-based Creole, is also widely spoken.
History 5 questions
Anglo-French rivalry, independence in 1979, Sir John Compton and the island's two Nobel laureates.
On which date did Saint Lucia become independent?
22 February 1979
Saint Lucia became independent from the United Kingdom on 22 February 1979, now celebrated as Independence Day.
Which two European powers fought over Saint Lucia, which changed hands many times?
Britain and France
Britain and France fought for the island so often that it changed hands 14 times, giving rise to the name 'Helen of the West Indies'.
Who was Saint Lucia’s first Prime Minister after independence?
Sir John Compton
Sir John Compton led Saint Lucia to independence in 1979 and became its first Prime Minister.
Which Saint Lucian poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992?
Derek Walcott
Derek Walcott, author of the epic poem 'Omeros', won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which Saint Lucian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1979?
Sir Arthur Lewis
Sir William Arthur Lewis shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on economic development.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Pitons, Mount Gimie, the Saint Lucia parrot, Kwéyòl, the flag and National Day.
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Which twin volcanic peaks are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saint Lucia?
The Pitons
Gros Piton and Petit Piton near Soufrière form the Pitons Management Area, a World Heritage Site since 2004.
What is the highest mountain in Saint Lucia?
Mount Gimie
Mount Gimie, at about 950 metres, is the highest point in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is lower.
On which date is Saint Lucia’s National Day, the feast of Saint Lucy?
13 December
National Day on 13 December honours Saint Lucy of Syracuse, after whom the island is named.
Which Saint Lucian artist designed the national flag?
Dunstan St. Omer
Dunstan St. Omer designed the flag, whose blue field holds yellow, black and white triangles that recall the Pitons.
What is the national bird of Saint Lucia?
The Saint Lucia parrot
The Saint Lucia parrot, known locally as Jacquot, is found only on the island and is the national bird.
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