St. Kitts Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts by the Numbers:
Population: 35,000 Elevation: 157 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 45.8 inches Average January Temperature: 77 degrees F Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industry: Tourism Ethnicities: Mostly African, some British, Portuguese and Lebanese Time Zone: GMT -4 Country Dialing Code: 869
Did You Know?
Upon discovering the island, Christopher Colombus named it after his patron saint, St. Christopher. It was later shortened to St. Kitts, his nickname. It was considered the mother colony of the West Indies.
Orientation:
St. Kitts is one of the islands in the two-island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is located in the Leeward Islands region of the West Indies, southeast of Puerto Rico.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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St. Kitts Travel Experiences
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The Island Tour
We were lucky to find an awesome guide, who took us around the island to visit some neat places.We toured the country side, seeing old st... Continue reading »
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The Scenic Railroad
St. Kitts is a pretty island - quite green, nice scenery. We spent a little time in the morning walking around Basseterre. I... Continue reading »
Popular St. Kitts Things to Do
- Kenneth's Dive Centre
- Rain Forest
- Turtle Beach Bar & Grill
- Royal Palm (The)
- Day Trip to Nevis
- Government House
