Saint Kitts

Nevis's partner nation

Saint Kitts is the larger of two islands comprising the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies.

Originally named Saint Christopher by Columbus, the informal shortened form became standard usage.

The island's economy historically centered on sugar cane production but now relies heavily on tourism.

We spent a week exploring the beaches of Saint Kitts.

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