Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country in Caribbean, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis that most people don't know.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. The island of Nevis is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton — the US Founding Father whose face appears on the $10 bill.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere.
Saint Kitts was the first British colony in the Caribbean, established in 1623.
The island of Nevis is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton — US Founding Father.
Saint Kitts and Nevis was once called the Mother Colony of the West Indies.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. The island of Nevis is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton — the US Founding Father whose face appears on the $10 bill.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
UNESCO British colonial fortress — the Gibraltar of the West Indies, built by enslaved Africans
A dormant volcano rising 985m — the cloud-wreathed centrepiece of the island
Nevis's stunning palm-fringed beach with views of St Kitts — one of the Caribbean's finest
The birthplace of Alexander Hamilton on Nevis — a historic site for American history
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. The island of Nevis is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton — the US Founding Father whose face appears on the $10 bill.
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population of approximately 47K.
The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence in 1983.
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).