Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 261 km²
- Capital
- Basseterre
- ISO
- KN
What the flag means
Green stands for the fertile land, yellow for year-round sunshine, black for the people’s African roots, and red for the struggle from slavery to independence.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 2 white stars on the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis represent hope and liberty.
- GeographySaint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest country by area in the Americas.
- CultureAlexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was born on the island of Nevis.
- CultureBrimstone Hill Fortress on the island of Saint Kitts is a World Heritage Site.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
