The Petite Rivière de l'Anse La Raye is a river in Saint Lucia, located in the Anse la Raye Quarter on the west coast of the island. It flows into the Caribbean Sea at the bay of Anse La Raye, a fishing village. The river's name is French-derived: petite rivière meaning "small river" and Anse La Raye meaning "Bay of Rays" (referring to the stingrays found in the bay).
Location and physical characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Saint Lucia |
| Region | Anse la Raye Quarter |
| Mouth | Caribbean Sea |
| Mouth coordinates | 13°56′31″N 61°02′37″W |
The Petite Rivière de l'Anse La Raye is one of two rivers that flow into Anse La Raye bay, the other being the Grande Rivière de l'Anse La Raye ("large river of Anse La Raye").
See also
- List of rivers of Saint Lucia
References
- "Petite Rivière de l'Anse La Raye". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "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.
- Higgins, Chris (2001). St. Lucia. Montreal: Ulysses Travel Guides. ISBN 2-89464-396-9.
