Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia's capital is Castries

(Pronounced saynt loo-shuh and kas-treez)

To remember the capital of Saint Lucia, use the following mnemonic:

The Saints lose (Saint Lucia) their money by giving it away but it's okay because there are cash trees (Castries).

Interesting facts about Castries:

- Historic Square: Castries features Derek Walcott Square, a peaceful green space in the heart of the city named in honor of St. Lucia’s Nobel Prize-winning poet, surrounded by ancient spreading trees.

- Cathedral Landmark: The city is home to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, a striking nineteenth-century architectural masterpiece spanning an entire city block with colourful interior murals and distinctive ironwork.

- Mountain Defense: The capital is overlooked by the historic Morne Fortune, a prominent mountain ridge that was the site of fierce colonial battles between the French and the British, offering sweeping views of the harbour below.