Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis flagSaint Kitts and Nevis <> is a rustic within the Caribbean Sea. It’s made up of two islands—Saint Kitts and Nevis. It lies east of Puerto Rico. Saint Kitts is nearly twice as giant as Nevis, and most people stay there. Basseterre, on Saint Kitts, is the capital and largest metropolis.

The islands are about 2 miles (three.2 kilometers) aside from each other. They’re the tops of volcanoes that rise out of the ocean. The islands are hilly. Slender plains with good farmland border the coasts. The local weather is heat and wet.

Virtually all of the individuals of Saint Kitts and Nevis have African ancestors. The official language is English. About two-thirds of the individuals reside in villages alongside the coasts. Most of those individuals work on small farms or on giant coconut farms referred to as plantations. A lot of the remainder of the individuals stay in cities or cities.

The nation earns most of its cash from vacationers. Items made in Saint Kitts and Nevis embrace drinks, clothes, and footwear. The nation’s farmers develop coconuts, cotton, fruits, and greens.

Saint Kitts and Nevis mapThe primary individuals to stay on the islands have been Arawak Indians. Carib Indians lived there after the Arawak did. British and French individuals settled on the islands within the 1600’s.European settlers introduced kidnapped Africans to the island to work as slaves.

The UK took full management of Saint Kitts in 1713. Later, it dominated each islands. Saint Kitts and Nevis turned an unbiased nation in 1983.

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