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Also known as: |
Mother Colony of the West Indies (Source: Countries of the world, Internet ed.)
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Motto: |
Country above Self
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Location: |
St. Kitts and Nevis is a part of the
Leeward Islands grouplying about 427.5 km (225 miles)
south-east of Puerto Rico and to the north of the Windward group
of islands.
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History: |
Originally settled by Caribs, and by
the British in 1623 who fought with the French for possession.
The island was finally ceded to Britain in 1783 and gained
independence in 1983.
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Elections: |
Last elections were held in 2009. Next elections due
2014
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Ruling Party: |
St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party
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Major Political Parties: |
St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party
(SKLP), People's Action Movement (PAM), Nevis Reformation Party
(NFP), Nevis Concerned Citizens Movement (NCCM).
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Head of State: |
He. E. Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian,
Governor-General
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Airport: |
Robert Llewlyn Bradshaw International
(St. Kitts) &
Vance Amory International (Nevis)
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Status: |
Independent - 19 September 1983
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Capital: |
Basseterre
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National Holidays: |
New Year's Day (01 January); Carnival Day
(02 January); Good Friday; Easter Monday; Labour
Day (05 May); August Monday (first Monday in
August); Independence Day (19 September);
Christmas Day (25 December); Boxing Day (26
December)
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Highest National Award:
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Order of the National Hero
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Favourite dish: |
Goat Water (Stew)
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CARICOM Membership: |
26 July 1974
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