Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small country made up of two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is the smallest country in the Americas by both size and population. The islands are volcanic with lush green mountains and beautiful beaches. Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence from Britain in 1983.

Land and People

About 53,000 people live in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The capital is Basseterre on Saint Kitts. Mount Liamuiga on Saint Kitts is a dormant volcano with a crater lake at the top. The islands have tropical forests, sandy beaches, and coral reefs.

Culture and Fun Facts

The islands were some of the first Caribbean islands settled by Europeans. Brimstone Hill Fortress is a massive old fort and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sugar cane was once the most important crop. The country now relies on tourism and attracts visitors with its warm weather and historic sites.

Fun Facts

• Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest country in the Western Hemisphere.
• Brimstone Hill Fortress on Saint Kitts is called the Gibraltar of the West Indies.
• A scenic railway that once carried sugar cane now takes tourists around the island of Saint Kitts.

Did You Know?

Saint Kitts and Nevis has a scenic railway that goes around the island of Saint Kitts. It was originally built to carry sugar cane from the fields, but now it gives tourists a fun ride with ocean views.