Saint Kitts

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Saint Kitts?Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, West Indies
2. How big is Saint Kitts?168 km² (65 sq mi)
3. How many people live in Saint Kitts?Approximately 40,000
4. What language do people speak in Saint Kitts?English
5. When was Saint Kitts built?First British and French colonies established in the mid-1620s
6. What is the country?Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Leeward Islands: A group of islands in the Lesser Antilles, characterized by their position relative to prevailing winds.
West Indies: A geopolitical and cultural region consisting of the Caribbean islands and surrounding coasts of the Americas.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation given by UNESCO to sites of outstanding universal value, requiring preservation.
Literacy Rate: The percentage of a population that can read and write, indicating educational attainment.