 Saint Kitts and Nevis — (sānt kits and nē´vis) |
About The People
Did You Know... The island of St Kitts is also known as St Christopher »» More
Eating & Recipes... Yams, plantains, rice and peas are staples. Sweet cassava bread is a popula »» More
In Their Language... Most residents speak an English-baised Creole with some influence from »» More
Fashion... Western style of clothing is worn. People take pride in their clothing and »» More
Socializing... The people are very relaxed and easygoing. Liming is a popular term used to »» More
Family... Family loyalty is important and in many households more than one generation »» More
Sports & Recreation... Cricket is the national sport. Other sports include soccer and horse r »» More
| World Region: The Caribbean
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Saint Kitts and Nevis History
At the time of European discovery, Carib Indians inhabited the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Christopher Columbus landed on the larger island in 1493 on his second voyage and named it after St. Christopher, his patron saint. Columbus also discovered Nevis on his second voyage, reportedly calling it »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Basseterre »» History of Basseterre
Population: 49,898
GDP: $753,100,000 (USD)
Total Area: 261 (sq km) 101 (sq mi)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
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