Made up of two small islands, this is one of the quieter spots in the Caribbean. From the capital, Basseterre, visitors can easily combine beach time with volcano hikes.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN), officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country located in the Caribbean consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. With 261 square kilometres (101 sq mi) of territory, and roughly 48,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population, as well as the world's smallest sovereign federation. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Charles III as king and head of state.
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Saint Kitts
An island in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, forming the federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis together with the island of Nevis. Centered on the town of Basseterre, it draws visitors seeking classic Caribbean beaches and scenery.
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Mount Liamuiga
Mount Liamuiga, a 1,156-meter stratovolcano, rises in the northwest of Saint Kitts and is the island's highest peak. Its summit holds a broad crater that once contained a lake.
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Frigate Bay
Frigate Bay comprises two bays at the northern end of the isthmus connecting the peninsula to the main island of Saint Kitts. Being close to Basseterre, it's a great place to relax on the beach.
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Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Basseterre
A cathedral located in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It's a pleasant place to explore in a calm, tranquil atmosphere.
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St. Kitts Scenic Railway
A narrow-gauge railway line running along the coast of Saint Kitts. It offers a unique way to travel while taking in Caribbean scenery through the window.
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Verchild's Peak
Verchild's Peak is a prominent mountain on the island of Saint Kitts in the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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St. George's Anglican Church
An Anglican parish church and pro-cathedral in Basseterre, the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It's a modest building worth a quick stop while walking through town.
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