St. Kitts and Nevis Nutz and Bolts
Country: St. Kitts and Nevis
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Why do people go here?: These two islands make up the smallest country in the west and have the attractions to match it. The biggest selling points for this small nation? Sand and sun…doubled.
What are the main entry points?: Fly into St. Kitts
Currency used: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Country Code: 1-869
Religion: Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic
Population: 38,836
Ethnic Breakdown: Predominantly black; some British, Portuguese, and Lebanese
Government: Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament
Languages: English
Major Cities: Basseterre
Attractions: Sand, Sun, Cane Fields
Accommodation: St. Kitts and Nevis Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: St. Kitts & Nevis Pelican Ball, Bay Rd, Box 132 Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies +1-809-465-2620, 4040;; FAX +1-809-465-8794;//www.interknowledge.com/stkitts-nevis/
Health Issues: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas
When to go: Summer is the off season and not as sweltering as the other Caribbean Isles
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day, 19 September (1983)
Getting Around: Rent a car, and take the ferry to get between the islands
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