Saint Lucia Channel

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Saint Lucia Channel
Saint Lucia Channel is located in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Channel
Saint Lucia Channel
Coordinates14°09′N 60°57′W / 14.150°N 60.950°W / 14.150; -60.950Coordinates: 14°09′N 60°57′W / 14.150°N 60.950°W / 14.150; -60.950
Basin countriesSaint Lucia
Martinique
Max. length8 miles (13 km) ~ 13 miles (21 km)
Max. width17 miles (27 km)

Saint Lucia Channel is a strait in the Caribbean that separates French island Martinique, to the north, and Saint Lucia, in the south. It is a pathway between Caribbean sea and Atlantic ocean.[1]
The Diamond Rock is in the St. Lucia Canal.

Saint Lucia with Saint Lucia Channel at the top

History[]

On August 17, 2007, Hurricane Dean crossed the channel as a Category 2 storm.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Ana G. López Martín International Straits: Concept, Classification and Rules of Passage. 218 pages. Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media, 2010 ISBN 9783642129063


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