Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, estimated population 15,500 ( 1990), is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. It is located at , on Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands. Sugar refining is the leading industry, which was shut down in 2005. Basseterre was founded by the French in 1627. Its position as a significant trading port was developed by De Poincy during his period as French Governor of St Kitts ( 1639 - 1660). De Poincy refused to subordinate himself to the French king, and may have regarded his position as Bailiff Grand Cross of the Knights of St John as demanding more loyalty than was due the king. ...more on Wikipedia about "Basseterre"
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of historical, cultural and architectural significance: a monument to the ingenuity of the British military engineers who designed it and to the skill, strength and endurance of the African slaves who built and maintained it. One of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas, it is located on the island of St. Kitts in the Federation of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park"
Charlestown was built in a protected area on the Leeward side of Nevis, situated between Fort Charles and the Fort Black Rocks. Most of the original buildings were destroyed over time by earthquakes, leading to the common practice of building a series of wooden upper floors over a stone ground floor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis"
(Demographics of Saint Kitts and Nevis) Population: ...more on Wikipedia about "Demographics of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
Economy - overview ...more on Wikipedia about "Economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis was adopted on September 19, 1983. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
Saint Kitts and Nevis has no major international disputes, but its status as a transshipment point for South American drugs destined for the United States and Europe has caused some tension with foreign countries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foreign relations of Saint Kitts and Nevis" Must see http://www.shortopedia.com
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This is a list of cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis"
This article lists Governors-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis. See also List of Prime Ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis, lists of incumbents. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Governors-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
This page lists prime ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis. See also List of Governors-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, lists of incumbents. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Prime Ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
Military branches: ...more on Wikipedia about "Military of Saint Kitts and Nevis"
"O Land of Beauty!" is the national anthem of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It was written and composed by Kenrick Georges. It was adopted in 1983. ...more on Wikipedia about "O Land of Beauty!"
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla was historically a overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the Caribbean Sea. This entity later became a province to the short lived West Indies Federation in 1958. When the regional federation of British islands collapsed in 1962, Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla became involved in several attempts by movements towards another union in the Caribbean region. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla"
The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (or the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis), located in the Leeward Islands is a unitary island nation in the Caribbean, and the smallest nation in the Western Hemisphere. The capital-city and government for the federated state, is mainly on the larger island of, Saint Kitts (formerly named: Saint Christopher). The smaller state of Nevis (formerly named: Nuestra Señora de las Nieves) lies about 3km southeast of Saint Kitts. Historically the British dependency of Anguilla was also a part of this union, which was then known collectively as Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saint Kitts and Nevis"
The Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force is the military of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It currently consists of a regular corps and a reserve corps, all under the command of a single Regimental Headquarters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force"
Warner Park Sporting Complex is an athletic facility in Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis. It includes Warner Park Stadium which is currently being rebuilt in preperation for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. ...more on Wikipedia about "Warner Park Sporting Complex"
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