Saint Kitts and Nevis: Federation Islands

Saint Kitts and Nevis, a two-island Caribbean federation, is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population. The volcanic islands feature mountain rainforests, beaches, and well-preserved colonial heritage.

Brimstone Hill Fortress on Saint Kitts is a UNESCO World Heritage site, called the "Gibraltar of the West Indies." Nevis claims to be Alexander Hamilton's birthplace. The narrow-gauge railway circling Saint Kitts offers scenic tours through sugar cane fields. Basseterre is the capital.

Tourism and citizenship-by-investment program drive the economy. The country transitioned from sugar monoculture to services. Despite small size, the federation maintains independence and development. Nevisians occasionally discuss secession, adding political complexity to the small nation.