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Gros Islet
Town in Gros Islet Quarter, Saint Lucia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gros Islet (English: Large Island) is a community near the northern tip of the island country of Saint Lucia, in the Gros Islet Quarter. Originally a quiet fishing village, it has become one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country.[3]
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Gros Islet | |
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![]() Gros Islet and Rodney Bay as seen from Pigeon Island | |
![]() The District of Gros Islet, with the town of Gros Islet marked in red | |
Coordinates: 14.081°N 60.953°W / 14.081; -60.953 | |
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Quarter | Gros Islet Quarter |
Founded | 1749? |
Founded by | France |
Government | |
• Governing body | Gros Islet Town Council |
Area | |
• Total | 101.528 km2 (39.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (6 ft) |
Population (2005)[2] | |
• Total | 21,660 (Gros Islet District) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (ECT)) |
Area code | 758 |
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