Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island nation in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign nation in the Americas, in both area and population. They received their independence from the United Kingdom in 1983. Their population is roughly 42,000. The capital city for the federated state is Basseterre (where we are berthed), located on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller state of Nevis lies about 2 miles southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called "The Narrows". Their economy is characterized by its dominant tourism, agriculture and light manufacturing industries.