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___ Saint Kitts and NevisDestination Saint Kitts and Nevis, a virtual travel guide to the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis. This page aims to give you a broad overview of the islands art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Caribbean nation, e.g.: official web sites of Saint Kitts and Nevis, addresses of Saint Kitts and Nevis embassies, islands guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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 Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis Background: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is a part of the Leeward Islands group lying about 200 miles southeast of Puerto Rico and to the north of the Windward group. First settled by the British in 1623. In 1816 St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, and the Virgin Islands formed a single British colony. The islands became an associated state with full internal autonomy in 1967. The island of Anguilla rebelled and was allowed to secede in 1971. Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved independence in 1983. In 1998, a vote in Nevis on a referendum to separate from Saint Kitts fell short of the two-thirds majority needed. St. Kitts' economy is based largely on sugar cultivation and tourism, additionally St. Kitts and Nevis has the largest electronics assembly industry in the Eastern Caribbean. related countries: Puerto Rico, United Kingdom neighboring island states: Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat |
 Official Name: Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis conventional short form: Saint Kitts and Nevis former: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. ISO Country Code: kn Actual Time: Thu-Aug-28 04:04 Local Time = UTC -4h Capital City: Basseterre (Saint Kitts), Charlestown (Nevis) Government: Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament. Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II Independence: 19 September 1983 (from UK) Geography: Location: Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago. Area: total: 261 sq km (Saint Kitts 168 sq km; Nevis 93 sq km). Terrain: Mountainious of volcanic origin, sheltered beaches. Climate: Tropical tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November). People: Nationality: noun: Kittitian(s), Nevisian(s) adjective: Kittitian, Nevisian Population: Nevis: 10 000, Saint Kitts: 34 000Ethnic groups: predominantly black; some British, Portuguese, and Lebanese. Religions: Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic. Languages: English Literacy: 96% Natural resources: arable land, sugar, cotton, salt, copra. Agriculture products: Sugarcane, rice, yams, vegetables, bananas; fish. Industries: Sugar processing, tourism, cotton, salt, copra, clothing, footwear, beverages. Exports partners: USA 58%, Canada 9%, Portugal 8.3%, UK 6.9% (2004) Imports partners: USA 33.1%, Italy 19.4%, Trinidad and Tobago 10.5%, UK 9.8%, Denmark 6% (2004) Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Saint Kitts and NevisGovernment of Saint Kitts and NevisGovernment's official Web Site. Diplomatic Missions Embassy & Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts And Nevis Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations Maps Saint Kitts and Nevis map Shaded relief map of Saint Kitts and Nevis.  Google
Earth St. Kitts and NevisZoomable satellite view of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Map
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Saint Kitts and Nevis NewsSaint Kitts and Nevis Media ReleasesOfficial news from the islands. SUN St.Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts daily newspaper online. Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) News from the West Indies. |
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Arts & CultureSt.Kitts CarnivalMasquerade, Bull, Clowns, Mocko Jumbies. St. Kitts Music Festival Calypso, Jazz, R&B and Reggae. |
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Business & EconomyNevis FinancialNevis Island Government, Ministry of Finance. Nevis Offshore Provider Directory Directory of Offshore Agents and Service Providers, Offshore Banks, Domestic Banks and Legal Services. |
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Destination Saint Kitts and Nevis - Travel and Tour GuidesNevis NaturallyThe Official Site of the Nevis Tourism Authority. St. Kitts Tourism Authority Island Guide and official website of the St.Kitts Tourism Authority. Nevis, West Indies The Original "Non-Tourist-Trap" Guide To Nevis, West Indies. Saint Kitts and Nevis A Saint Kitts and Nevis travel guide. St. Kitts Island Guide St. Kitts real estate and island guide. |
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EducationMedical University Of The Americas - NevisNevis Campus. University of the West Indies The University serves 15 different countries in the West Indies. |
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EnvironmentNevis Historical & Conservation SocietyNHCS was established in 1980 to conserve the natural, cultural and historic fabric of the Island of Nevis and her surrounding sea for all its people. |
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HistoryNevis HistoryA brief look at the history of Nevis. Nevis Historical and Conservation Society Established in 1980 to conserve the natural, cultural and historic fabric of the Island of Nevis and her surrounding sea for all its people. Discover Saint Kitts - Island history Brief history of Liamuiga (Saint Kitts) Saint Kitts and Nevis History & Culture The history of the islands of St. Christopher and Nieves. |
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SearchSKBee.comSaint Kitts and Nevis portal and directory. Additional Information on Saint Kitts and NevisBBC News Country Profile: Saint Kitts and NevisGovernments on the WWW: Saint Kitts and Nevis Open Directory Project: Saint Kitts and Nevis Wikipedia: Saint Kitts and Nevis The World Factbook -- Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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