The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Saint Kitts and Nevis:
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, also known as Saint Christopher and Nevis,[1] is a sovereign federal two-island nation located in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea.[2] It is the smallest nation in the Americas, in both area and population.
The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller state of Nevis lies about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called "The Narrows".
Historically, the British dependency of Anguilla was also a part of this union, which was then known collectively as Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla.
Saint Kitts and Nevis are geographically part of the Leeward Islands. To the north-northwest lie the islands of Sint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, and Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten. To the east and northeast are Antigua and Barbuda, and to the southeast is the small uninhabited island of Redonda, and the island of Montserrat, which currently has an active volcano (see Soufrière Hills.)
Saint Kitts and Nevis were amongst the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint Kitts was home to the first British and French colonies in the Caribbean.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest nation on Earth to ever host a World Cup event; it was one of the host venues of the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
General reference
edit- Pronunciation:
- Common English country names: Saint Kitts and Nevis or Saint Christopher and Nevis
- Official English country names: The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis or the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- ISO country codes: KN, KNA, 659
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:KN
- Internet country code top-level domain: .kn
Geography of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editGeography of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Kitts and Nevis are...
- a pair of islands
- a country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- North America (off the East Coast of the United States, southeast of Puerto Rico)
- Atlantic Ocean
- Caribbean
- Antilles
- Lesser Antilles (island chain)
- Antilles
- Caribbean
- Time zone: Eastern Caribbean Time (UTC-04)
- Extreme points of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- High: Mount Liamuiga on Saint Kitts 1,156 m (3,793 ft)
- Low: Caribbean Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: Caribbean Sea 135 km
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis: 50,000 – 201st most populous country
- Area of Saint Kitts and Nevis: 261
- Atlas of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Environment of Saint Kitts and Nevis
edit- Climate of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Renewable energy in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Geology of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Protected areas of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Wildlife of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Natural geographic features of Saint Kitts and Nevis
edit- Fjords of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Glaciers of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Lakes of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Mountains of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Rivers of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Valleys of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Regions of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editRegions of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Ecoregions of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editList of ecoregions in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Demography of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editGovernment and politics of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editPolitics of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Form of government:
- Capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis: Basseterre
- Elections in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Political parties in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Branches of the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editGovernment of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Executive branch of the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
edit- Head of state: King of Saint Kitts and Nevis, King Charles III
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis,
- Cabinet of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Legislative branch of the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editJudicial branch of the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editCourt system of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Foreign relations of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editForeign relations of Saint Kitts and Nevis
International organization membership
editThe Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member of:[2]
Law and order in Saint Kitts and Nevis
edit- Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Crime in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Human rights in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Law enforcement in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Military of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editMilitary of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Local government in Saint Kitts and Nevis
editHistory of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editCulture of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editCulture of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Architecture of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Cuisine of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Festivals in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Languages of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Media in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- National symbols of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- People of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Public holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Records of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Religion in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- World Heritage Sites in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Art in Saint Kitts and Nevis
edit- Art in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Cinema of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Literature of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Music of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Television in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Theatre in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sports in Saint Kitts and Nevis
editEconomy and infrastructure of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editEconomy of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 176th (one hundred and seventy sixth)
- Agriculture in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Banking in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Communications in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Companies of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Currency of Saint Kitts and Nevis: Dollar
- ISO 4217: XCD
- Energy in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Mining in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Tourism in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Transport in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Kitts and Nevis Stock Exchange
Education in Saint Kitts and Nevis
editInfrastructure of Saint Kitts and Nevis
editSee also
edit- Index of Saint Kitts and Nevis-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of Saint Kitts and Nevis-related topics
- Member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
- Member state of the United Nations
- Monarchy of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Outline of geography
- Outline of North America
- Outline of the Caribbean
References
edit- ^ Both the names Saint Christopher and Saint Kitts are given in the Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
- ^ a b "Saint Kitts and Nevis". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
External links
editWikimedia Atlas of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Government
- St. Kitts & Nevis – Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis official website
- Ministry of Finance – of the Saint Kitts & Nevis Federation
- Nevis Ministry of Finance – for the Nevis Island Administration
- Directories
- SKNVibes.com Online
- StKittsNevis.com
- Sport
- St. Kitts & Nevis Billiard Federation – SKNBF Governing Body for cue sports — Official Site
- Tourism
- Tour St. Kitts – Grey's Island Excursions; Local tour guide(Island tour,Volcano,Rainforest,Beach Trips
- Saint Kitts and Nevis travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Saint Kitts Tourism Authority – Official Site
- The Nevis Tourism Authority – Official Site
- St. Kitts Music Festival – Official Website of the annual Music Festival
- Other