Saint Kitts and Nevis

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.

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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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