| Saint Lucia Channel | |
|---|---|
  Saint Lucia Channel  Saint Lucia Channel | |
| Coordinates | 14°09′N 60°57′W / 14.150°N 60.950°W |
| Basin countries | Saint Lucia Martinique |
| Max. length | 8 miles (13 km) ~ 13 miles (21 km) |
| Max. width | 17 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
- ↑ 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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