Saint Lucia Parrot (Jacquot)
This bright green and blue parrot lives only in the rainforests of Saint Lucia and is so beloved that it appears on the country's coat of arms.
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Field Report
Saint Lucia is a small, mountainous island about the size of a large city, tucked in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea between North and South America. It is home to around 180,000 people who speak English and a lively French-based Creole, and its steep green hills and twin volcanic peaks make it one of the most distinctive islands in the world. Most people there identify as Christian, but many have not yet met believers who can help them grow deep roots in faith and the Word of God.
From the Field Notebook
Saint Lucia Parrot (Jacquot)
This bright green and blue parrot lives only in the rainforests of Saint Lucia and is so beloved that it appears on the country's coat of arms.
Saint Lucia Racer Snake
One of the rarest snakes in the world, this slender, harmless snake survives on a tiny offshore island called Maria Major.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
These enormous turtles, which can weigh more than a thousand pounds, come ashore on Saint Lucia's beaches at night to lay their eggs in the sand.
Green Fig and Saltfish
This national dish combines boiled unripe bananas with salted codfish cooked in onions and peppers, and Saint Lucians often eat it for breakfast.
Bouyon
A hearty stew made with root vegetables, dumplings, and meat that has fed Saint Lucian families for generations as a filling, everyday meal.
Coconut Bread
Slightly sweet and dense, this bread is baked with fresh coconut and is a favorite at local bakeries and markets across the island.
Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman — Saint Lucy, a Christian martyr from the early church.
The island has two towering volcanic peaks called the Pitons, which rise straight out of the sea and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saint Lucia has produced two Nobel Prize winners, giving it one of the highest Nobel laureate rates per capita of any country on earth.
The island was passed back and forth between Britain and France fourteen times before finally becoming British, which is why many Saint Lucians still speak a French-based Creole called Kwéyòl.
Saint Lucia sits on the boundary of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, so the two sides of the island can have noticeably different weather on the same day.
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Missions Field Report
Saint Lucia is home to 5 distinct people groups — 1 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
Most Saint Lucia's people follow Christianity (94.8%). Evangelical Christians make up about 18.6% of the population.
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