Looking at St. Lucia- Internet Research

A big flag The flag of St. Lucia is a symbol of one of the important features of the Island. Can you guess what it represents?

When you are using the internet you often need to type in the url (address) of the site that you want to visit you may have seen it in a magazine or on a shop. It is tricky to get this right. Here is one to practise: http://www.sluonestop.com/kids/index.html, there is another symbol of St. Lucia on the top left corner. That symbol is made up of the same feature as the flag.

If you still need help have a look at the photographs to see if you can guess. Were you right? What is the name of the feature the flag represents?

While you are still on The Guided Tour site (see above) look at the Maps page. Name four important towns on the island.

What is the name of the sea to the west of the island, and what is the name of the ocean to the east of the island?

Print off a map of St. Lucia:Worldaware Education , choose the St. Lucia Map Sheet.
The red lines are the main roads. Choose two or three things on the island that you would really like to see if you went there. Plan a route for your sightseeing by marking the route and the places that you want to visit on the map.

Why do you think the main road goes round the edge of the island?

There are eight main rivers that you can see on the map. Why do you think there are so many rivers on such a small island? Estimate the lengths of the rivers.

Where are the two airports?

What is the highest point on the island?

What is the main crop grown on the island. More people are involved in farming this fruit than anything else.Click here to help you find the answer

Can you find out about banana farming and how it affects the rainforest?Banana Growing

Why do you think Tourism is such a big industry? Visit the St Lucia Tourist Board