St. Kitts and Nevis is a small nation spanning the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean Sea. The nation lies southeast of the island of Saint Martin, southwest of Antigua and Barbuda, and northwest of the volcanic island of Montserrat.
Fast Facts:
- Capital: Basseterre
- Government: Parliamentary Democracy
- Prime Minister: Dr. Denzil Douglas
- Population: 42,696 (2005)
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)]
- Official Language: English
- Nevis was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton
Geography
The somewhat oval-shaped island of St. Kitts lies northwest of the more circular island of Nevis. Both islands are volcanic in origin and are separated by no more than two miles of water.
Brief History
St. Kitts and Nevis is the smallest nation in the Americas in terms of both size and population. Both islands are among the earliest colonized locations in the New World. The British controlled the islands beginning in the early 17th century and, along with the island of Anguilla, united the islands as a single colony. The islands did not become independent until 1983, making it the youngest nation in the Americas.
St. Kitts and Nevis Vacation
- Mahalo's page on St. Kitts and Nevis Vacation
- Official Tourism Sites: Explore St. Kitts and Nevis Island
- Concierge.com: Nevis + St. Kitts Travel Guide
- Frommer's: St. Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean)
St. Kitts and Nevis Annual Events
Nevis Culturama (July - August)
St. Kitts Music Festival (June)
St. Kitts Nevis Carnival (December 15, 2007 - January 2, 2008)
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