SAINT LUCIA ~ Sulphur Springs - UNESCO ~

... A great Caribbean island postcard... known for lush rainforest, stunning beaches and delicious food... home to the world's only "drive-in" volcano... this giant crater was formed during a period of massive volcanic activity about 40.000 years ago... with hot springs, bubbling mud pools and steam vents... a major tourist attraction... Thanks a lot Trupti!! ❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Saint Lucia is a tropical island in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Lesser Antilles. It gained independence from Britain in 1979 and its capital is Castries.

The Sulphur Springs are situated  towards the southwestern side of the island, near Soufrière (French for Sulfur), the second largest town in St. Lucia. It is the most active geothermal area in the Lesser Antilles.

It’s 46 hectares area spreads between two hills that are centrally located within St. Lucia’s Piton Management Area UNESCO WHS. (2004)








Stamps:

Flora and Fauna
(Issued 19-01-1981)