St Kitts and Nevis is the only federal state (a country using the system of federalism) in the Caribbean.
This is because St. Kitts and Nevis is comprised of two islands!
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This is because St. Kitts and Nevis is comprised of two islands!
Take a look at this picture:
The capital, Basseterre, is located on Saint Kitts island, the bigger of the two.
Naming
“St Kitts” was originally named “Saint Christopher.”
Because “Kitt” was a common nickname for Christopher at the time, people began calling the island “St Kitt’s island,” which was later changed to simply, “St Kitts.”
“Nevis” is derived from the Spanish word “nieve,” meaning snow.
Language
English is the official language of St Kitts and Nevis.
However, many residents speak Saint Kitts Creole casually.
Other Fun Facts
Despite earning independence from England in 1983, St Kitts and Nevis is still a part of the British Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as their queen.
Kittitians and Nevisians love music and hold several music festivals each year!
Most Kittitians and Nevisians are Christian (protestant).
St Kitts and Nevis has two international airports that can fly to North America and Europe.
Naming
“St Kitts” was originally named “Saint Christopher.”
Because “Kitt” was a common nickname for Christopher at the time, people began calling the island “St Kitt’s island,” which was later changed to simply, “St Kitts.”
“Nevis” is derived from the Spanish word “nieve,” meaning snow.
Language
English is the official language of St Kitts and Nevis.
However, many residents speak Saint Kitts Creole casually.
Other Fun Facts
Despite earning independence from England in 1983, St Kitts and Nevis is still a part of the British Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as their queen.
Kittitians and Nevisians love music and hold several music festivals each year!
Most Kittitians and Nevisians are Christian (protestant).
St Kitts and Nevis has two international airports that can fly to North America and Europe.
Citation
Wikipedia contributors. "Saint Kitts and Nevis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 8 Sep. 2021. Web. 14 Sep. 2021.
Wikipedia contributors. "Saint Kitts and Nevis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 8 Sep. 2021. Web. 14 Sep. 2021.
