Basic Facts

  • Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the Caribbean Archipelago.
  • It is located 200 miles southeast of Puerto Rico.
  • The Narrows is a water way that separates the two islands.
  • The Narrows are 2 miles wide at their narrowest point.

Climate

  • Tropical and dry climate
  • The temperature year round can rang from 82 degrees Fahrenheit to 91 degrees Fahrenheit
  • The rainy season exists from July to December.
  • Hurricanes can exist from July to November, but hurricanes usually happen in August and September

MAP OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

 

Influence of Physical Geography on Life and Work

Because of the beautiful clear blue Caribbean waters, tropical climate, and the amazing landscape Saint Kitts is a major tourist attraction.  This leaves many people to take jobs at hotels or tourist services.

Saint Kitts

  • Saint Kitts is 65 square miles.
  • Below 1000 feet, there are many sugarcane fields.
  • Above 1000 feet, there are tropical rain forests.
  • There are many salt ponds.
  • A mountain ridge extends along the whole Saint Kitts.
  • The highest peak is Mount Liamuiga at 3792 feet tall.

Wildlife

  • Many birds
  • Bats
  • Whales
  • Dolphins
  • Sea Turtles
  • Donkeys
  • Monkeys
  • Mongooses
  • Goats
  • Sheep

Nevis

  • Nevis is 36 square miles.
  • It is rockier than Saint Kitts is.
  • There are clay soils on Nevis.
  • There is a lot of natural vegetation such as the coconut palms on the shoreline.
  • The highest peak is Nevis Peak at 3232 feet tall and Nevis Peak is a long dormant volcano.

Plant Life

  • Coconut palms
  • Hibiscus
  • Bamboo
  • Seagrape  
  • Golden Apple
  • Silk Cotton Trees
  • Bee Bush
  • Sweet Marjum
 
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