The
islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis are two of the sleepiest
places in the Caribbean, and one of the few countries
in the region where agriculture is still a larger part
of the economy than tourism. Although the crop dominates
the agricultural sector, activities such as tourism,
export-oriented manufacturing, and offshore banking
have assumed larger roles in the economy. Located in
the islands of the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of
the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago.
Area: 104 sq km
Population: 40,700
Capital: Basseterre
People: African and European
Language: English
Religion: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic,
Baptist, Adventist, Moravian, and Jehovah's Witness
Government: independent state within the British
Commonwealth
GDP: US$191.5 million
Major Industries: Agriculture, sugar processing,
tourism, cotton, salt, copra, clothing, footwear, and
beverages
Major Trading Partners: USA, UK, Trinidad and
Tobago, Canada, Japan and Portugal
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