Synopsis of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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| Location: |
17 20 N, 62 45 W |
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Area: |
261 km2 (Saint Kitts 168 km2;
Nevis 93 km2) |
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Coastline: |
135 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical tempered by constant sea breezes;
little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to
November) |
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Terrain: |
Volcanic with mountainous interiors |
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Lowest Point: |
Caribbean Sea 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Mount Liamuiga 1,156 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Arable land |
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Natural hazards: |
Hurricanes (July to October) |
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Environmental issues: |
Not available |
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Population: |
38,836 (July 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Predominantly black; some British,
Portuguese, and Lebanese |
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Languages: |
English |
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