(1) The Eastern Caribbean Island of St. Lucia is a part of a chain of volcanic islands known as the Lesser Antilles. St. L ucia is famous for its geothermal activity; heat from the earth’s center creates natural hot pools and spring s that attract tourists looking to relax in a natural bath! (2) St. Lucia may only be a small island-43 kilometres long and a maximum of 23 kilometres wide (covering 16 square kilometres in total) but its landscape is mixed. There are volcanic beaches, coral diving sites, luxury holiday resorts and fishing villages, and 76 square kilometres of rich rainforest. (3) The island of St. Lucia is known for its pair of pointy mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. The west coast, where the capital city Castries is found, is met by the Caribbean Sea and is known for its amazing diving! The east coast of the island meets the Atlantic Ocean. (4) The entire population of St Lucia is approximately 178,000 people, which is quite low. Over the centuries, this island has attracted settlers from all over the world, so it has a rich culture. A wide range of religions, music, languages and food can be found here. (5) Most people were Amerindians, Caribs and European settlers (mainly from France). During the 19th century, waves of travelers from Europe, the Middle East, and even Japan made their lives in the Caribbean What is one important idea related to St. Lucia’s landscape that the writer
What does the writer want to show by the example of hot pools and springs?