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First settled by the British in 1623, the islands of St Kitts - also known as St Christopher - and Nevis are inhabited mostly by the descendants of West African slaves. The former British colonies along with Anguilla were given full internal autonomy in 1967. The island of Anguilla seceded in 1971. The islands finally achieved independence from Britain in 1983. Since then, Nevis has been trying to secede from Saint Kitts. In 1998 a referendum was held on the issue of separation which however fell short of the requisite majority needed.

The pristine beaches, scenic beauty, lush rainforest and a wonderful climate give the islands a great tourist potential. Tourism, finance and service industries are blooming in the country, located in the Leeward Islands. Vulnerable to hurricanes, the islands suffered extensive damages in 1998, when Hurricane Georges visited their territories.


Travel overview
The twin-island nation of St Kitts and Nevis is famous for its scenic mountain ranges, pristine beaches, volcanoes, lush tropical rainforests and colonial towns. The picturesque capital of Basseterre is a major draw for the tourists for its colonial architecture. St Kitts' popular Frigate Bay area attracts tourists in huge number. Charlestown is another town which is not to be missed. The 18th century Brimstone Hill Fortress is a must see place. Other tourist attractions in St. Kitts and Nevis include Museum of Nevis History, thermal springs, Bath House, Mount Liamuiga, Hurricane Hill and Pinney’s Beach.

Capital: Basseterre
Location: Caribbean,
Climate: tropical
Total Area: 261 sq km
Total Population: 39,349
Population Growth Rate: 0.623%
Sex Ratio: 0.988 male(s)/female
Literacy: 97.8%
Ethnic Groups: predominantly black, some British, Lebanese, Portuguese
Languages: English
Time Zone: UTC-4
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Type of govt.: parliamentary democracy
Head of Govt.: Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas
Major Political Parties: Concerned Citizens Movement or CCM, Nevis Reformation Party or NRP, People's Action Movement or PAM, Saint Kitts and Nevis Labor Party or SKNLP
Participation in International Organizations: ACP, CDB, FAO, G-77, C, Caricom, IBRD, ICAO, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, ILO, Interpol, IOC, ITU, MIGA, NAM, IMF, IMO, OAS, OECS, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, OPANAL, OPCW, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WTO
Major Agricultural Products: sugarcane, vegetables, rice, yams, bananas, fish
Industry & Transport: tourism, copra, clothing, cotton, salt, footwear, beverages
Airports: 2
Railways: 50 km
Roadways: 320 km
Major Trade Partners: US, Canada, Netherlands, US, Trinidad and Tobago, UK
Exports: $70 million
Imports: $405 million



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