Laborie District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laborie
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| Country | St. Lucia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 km2 (13.05 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 7,363 |
| • Density | 218/km2 (564/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2:LC |
LC-07
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Laborie District is one of the 10 main areas, called districts, on the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. In 2010, about 7,363 people lived here. The main village of Laborie is located about 27 kilometers (17 miles) south of Castries, which is the capital city of Saint Lucia.
Laborie's History
The first people to live in the Laborie area were likely the Arawak Amerindians. They moved here from South America around 1000 years ago. Laborie is a fishing village in the southwest of Saint Lucia. It was named after a French governor called Baron De Laborie. Long ago, this area was a common home for turtles. French settlers probably started living in what is now Laborie village in the early 1700s.
How Laborie is Governed
The Laborie District is an area that elects its own representative. Since July 2021, Alva Baptiste has been the person representing Laborie in the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia. This is like a parliament or congress where laws are made for the country.
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Famous People from Laborie
Many important people have come from Laborie. These include:
- Sir Allan Louisy, who was the second Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. He was the first Prime Minister to be elected after the country became independent.
- Dr. Kenny Anthony, who was the 7th Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
- Dame Pearlette Louisy, who was the Governor General. This role is the Queen's or King's representative in a country.
See also
- Districts of Saint Lucia
- In Spanish: Distrito de Laborie para niños
