The Vieux Fort River is a river in Saint Lucia. It flows south-southeast, reaching the coast close to the country's southernmost point at the town of Vieux Fort. It is named after a fort that used to watch out towards Saint Vincent towards the south. [1][2][3][4]

Vieux Fort River
Vieux Fort River is located in Saint Lucia
Vieux Fort River
Location of mouth
Location
CountrySaint Lucia
QuarterVieux Fort Quarter
Physical characteristics
MouthVieux Fort Bay, Caribbean Sea
 • coordinates
13°43′50″N 60°58′07″W / 13.7306°N 60.968675°W / 13.7306; -60.968675 (Vieux Fort River)

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References

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  1. ^ "Vieux Fort River". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Integrating the Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas in St. Lucia". Water Resources Management Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Government of St. Lucia. 2001. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Harmsen, Jolien; Ellis, Guy; Devaux, Robert (2014). A History of St Lucia. Vieux Fort: Lighthouse Road. p. 162. ISBN 9789769534001.
  4. ^ Devaux, Robert (1975). Saint Lucia Historic Sites. Saint Lucia National Trust. p. 53.