Saint Kitts and Nevis: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country made of two volcanic islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea, separated by a narrow channel called The Narrows. The islands have green mountains, rainforests and sandy beaches. It is the smallest country in the Americas by both area and population.

About Basseterre

Basseterre is on the southwest coast of the island of Saint Kitts and is the country's main port, welcoming cruise ships. It is known for The Circus, a small roundabout with a Victorian clock tower, and for its colonial buildings and St. George's Church.

Fun facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis

1. Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign country in the Western Hemisphere, both in area and population.
2. The two islands are separated by The Narrows, a shallow channel about 3 kilometres wide.
3. Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, was born on the island of Nevis.
4. Brimstone Hill Fortress, a huge stone fort on a volcanic hill, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
5. The St. Kitts Scenic Railway, first built to carry sugar cane, now takes visitors on a narrow-gauge ride around the island.
6. Mount Liamuiga, a dormant volcano 1,156 metres high, is the highest point in the country.