Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a sovereign two-island country in the eastern Caribbean, comprising Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by area and population.

Saint Kitts: Saint Kitts is the larger island of the two-island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It contains the federal capital and most of the country's population.
Christopher Columbus: Christopher Columbus was a Genoese navigator whose voyages across the Atlantic initiated sustained European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His 1493 voyage named the islands for Saint Christopher and Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.
Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis: The Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the supreme legal framework governing the country's institutions, rights, and division of powers. It assigns federal responsibilities while providing Nevis with substantial autonomy.
Tourism in Saint Kitts and Nevis: Tourism in Saint Kitts and Nevis is an economic sector centered on beaches, heritage sites, cruise travel, and resorts. It has become a major source of employment and foreign exchange.
Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival: Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival is an annual festival featuring music, dance, pageantry, and street celebrations. Its events bring island traditions into a national celebration.
Nevis: Nevis is the smaller island of the two-island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It has its own local legislature and a distinct island identity.
British colonization of the Caribbean: British colonization of the Caribbean was the establishment and expansion of English and later British rule across Caribbean territories. British rule on Saint Kitts began in the seventeenth century and lasted until independence.
Nevis Island Assembly: The Nevis Island Assembly is the legislature responsible for local government on Nevis. It exercises powers over specified matters reserved to the island.
Citizenship by investment: Citizenship by investment is the acquisition of nationality through qualifying financial contributions or investments under a state's program. The country operates one of the world's longest-running such programs.
Sugar Mas: Sugar Mas is the name commonly used for Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival. The name recalls the islands' former sugar industry while marking a contemporary festival.

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