St. Kitts and Nevis
Geography
Location: About 113 kilometers south of Anguilla and 300 kilometers southeast of Puerto Rico. A narrow strait 3.2 kilometers wide separates the two islands.
Area 269 km² (100.8 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Towering mountains extend through the central part of the island, running from southeast to northwest. Mount Liamuiga, a dormant volcanic cone with an elevation of 1,156 meters, is the highest point on the island.
Climate
Hot and humid all year round, with a relatively cool, dry season from January to mid-April and a hot, humid and rainy season from mid-June to mid-November.
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COUNTRY AREA
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LAND AREA
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AGRICULTURAL AREA
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FOREST AREA
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