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Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Flag Description
Divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a broad black band bearing two white, five-pointed stars; the black band is edged in yellow; the upper triangle is green, the lower triangle is red.

Currency
East caribbean dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Caribbean, islands in the caribbean sea, about one-third of the way from puerto rico to trinidad and tobago.

Climate
Tropical tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (may to november).

Terrain
Volcanic with mountainous interiors.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Liamuiga 1,156 m.

Nature & Science News
'Asbestos warning' on nanotubes - Carbon nanotubes could trigger diseases similar to those caused by asbestos, a study suggests.
Fuel crops 'pose invasion risk' - Nations should avoid biofuel crops that have a high risk of becoming an invasive species, a report warns.
Iceland minister warns on whaling - As Iceland's whale hunt begins, its foreign minister warns of damage to the country's long term interests.
Tassie tiger DNA 'resurrected' - A fragment of DNA from the extinct Tasmanian tiger is put into a mouse to study how the genetic material works.
Laser heats up the fusion future - Vulcan, the world's most powerful laser, heats matter to a truly sweltering 10 million Celsius.
EU shake-up on farming subsidies - The EU announces plans to reform its hugely expensive rural payments system, the Common Agricultural Policy.
Map of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

This is a map of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The map illustrates the location of Basseterre and its proximity to Cayon, Sadlers, Sandy Point Town, and the Caribbean Sea.

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