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Carib Indians occupied the islands of the West Indies for hundreds of years before the British and French began settlement in 1623. During the 17th ce ...
Longitude: -62.75
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saint Kitts and Nevis:
2,804.394 km
Terrain:
Volcanic with mountainous interiors.
Natural Resources:
Arable land.
Industries:
Tourism, cotton, salt, copra, clothing, footwear, beverages.
Population: 55,133
Population clusters are found in the small towns located on the periphery of both islands.
Area: 261 km2
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Smallest country in the Western Hemisphere both in terms of area and population; with coastlines in the shape of a baseball bat and ball, the two volcanic islands are separated by a 3-km-wide channel called The Narrows; on the southern tip of baseball-bat-shaped Saint Kitts lies the Great Salt Pond; Nevis Peak sits in the center of its almost circular namesake island and its ball shape complements that of its sister island.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
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| XCD | Eastern Caribbean dollar | $ |
Capital City: Basseterre
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:39 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features two large five-pointed white stars within a yellow-edged black diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a green and red triangle respectively.
Bordering Countries
Saint Kitts and Nevis has no bordering countries.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis
You're in for a treat! Saint Kitts and Nevis is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Vibrant music and dance culture
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited infrastructure in rural areas
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- St. Kitts and Nevis cuisine features seafood, rice, and beans.
- Popular dishes include goat water stew and conch fritters.
- Fresh tropical fruits and rum are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Explore Nevis Peak
- Relax on Pinney's Beach
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