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“It is rather inappropriate to call this planet Earth, when it is obvious that it is Ocean.” Arthur Clark - Hello friends, this is Eagle and Tails! And we continue to teach geography even to geography teachers. - We're back in the Caribbean, but this time in Saint Kitts and Nevis. - Listen, it sounds like the name of some law firm - Saint Kitts and Nevis and partners. - Listen, it's great, it suits me. So this time everything will be fair. To keep you from cheating with your gold card. And if there is suddenly some kind of cheater, we will sue you with Saint Kitts and Nevis and Partners. - Eagle! - Reshka! - Come on, give me a map! Here you are! I already forgot what you look like. Here you are all sanctified! Far, far away between the sea and the ocean live two brother islands. The locals call them egg and chicken leg. And tourists believe that here are the most beautiful volcanoes on earth and the most unusual beaches in the world. Well, let's see? The East Caribbean dollar goes to Saint Kitts and Nevis, but it is not necessary to stand in line at the exchanger. The dollars that you bring here can be easily exchanged for local money anywhere. The coefficient is 2.7 and no one here will even try to deceive you. Pay 100 bucks in the supermarket - get change at a factor of 2.7. To buy a seed from a grandmother - change at a coefficient of 2.7. All is good here. And now it remains to understand how to get to the city. There is no expensive car on the island that I could surprise you with: a Lamborghini Ferrari. And I don’t see the point in taking a simple one for half a day. Therefore, the good old and popular taxi here. This is a taxi fare board. On average, a taxi costs about 12 bucks. I don't think this is the best way to spend 12 bucks. So I'll take a bus. Rationally. Moreover, it takes only ten minutes to get to the capital of the island - a town called Buster. Taxis in St. Kitts and Nevis look like this. They take groups with tourists who come with cruise ships and then drive around the city. It turned out that minibuses and taxis on the islands look the same. Pasteur? In taxi mode, local buses circle you around the island individually. And in the minibus mode - they are taken along with other passengers to the desired stop. The trip will cost me two and a half dollars. Well, it's payback time. Didn't give me back. I would say it's a life hack, but it's not a life hack. Cashing in on decent, kind people is not a life hack. Accident. I really wanted to pay. But they don't have change. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a state of two islands. Each of which has a volcano. These sleeping titans are the parents of St. Kitts and Nevis. It was from their passion that the islands were born. Today, the volcano ancestors sleep peacefully on the cushions of the clouds. While their children-islands are serenely splashing in the warm sea waters. Sea sea sea sea sea! Ah, how beautiful. In fact, I see a very big plus that these islands are not yet so popular with tourists because you can retire here. Such a heavenly place with even such wild beauty. The capital of the country - the city of Baster is located in the valley of the Liamiuga volcano. Four centuries ago, bloody battles were fought here between the British colonialists and the indigenous tribes, the Caribs. As a result, the latter were completely exterminated. But the British themselves did not stay long on the islands. African slaves brought to the islands soon declared their independence from Britain. The city is small. Such small, colorful houses. You can immediately see the influence of the English colony, because everything is in this style. All the sights of the city are also somehow connected with the British. For example, the local Big Ben. Moreover, this is not only the main clock of the city, but also a well with drinking water. And here is the same red telephone booth. Almost like in London. True, the phone was stolen, and the windows were broken. But, they paint regularly. And this is the local Independence Square. I cannot pass by and not depend here. Independence Square from the very British who brought the booth and built Big Ben. But, the main attraction of the capital is the port, where almost the entire population of Baster works. Look, here they are in green shirts working as guides, because two liners have arrived and someone has to earn money from tourists. St. Kitts is, in fact, a transit stop for cruise ships that take tourists in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. And while large cruise ships replenish fuel and fresh water, tourists are offered excursions around the island and souvenirs in local shops. But, this is not all you need to know about these islands. Friends, you know that we are just sharks in search of information and therefore we have now prepared facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis for you. Toothy facts. - The total area of ​​the islands is 261 km2. This is the size of Odessa. - Size doesn't matter. - It has. Imagine if Colin's hand was bigger than your head. Saint Kitts and Nevis has its own army, it has as many as three hundred people. 299. - Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis can be obtained for as little as $250,000. -Total. -Total. - Total. - We are business sharks, we have money. - A. Yes. Total. Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 3rd in the world among countries in terms of the number of prisoners. For 50,000 thousand people - 334. That's all. The most expensive entertainment on the island is also connected with the history of St. Kitts and Nevis. Excursion on the so-called sugar express. The British colonialists developed the sugar industry in full on the islands. That's why the railroad was built here. It stretches twenty-nine kilometers along the coastline. And this is a great opportunity to take a look at the local beauty. At one time, a lot of palm trees were cut down here for the extraction of this sugar cane. But even so, it is very beautiful here: these clouds hanging over the hills. But the most important thing is that during this two-hour trip you can see both the azure edge of the Caribbean Sea and the raging waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It's the ocean! Oh, Alina, in order to see the sea and the ocean - you don’t have to shake for two hours in an old train. You just need to take a taxi and come to Timothy Hill. Friends, to my right is the Atlantic Ocean, and to my left is the Caribbean Sea. But that's not all ... And over there in the distance you can see the second island of Nevis. I'll still get there. Nevis, I'll get to you! In the meantime, Kolya is only threatening, I have already rented a boat and went to get acquainted with Nevis. So beautiful that it’s a pity that it’s not long to swim. Ten minutes at the most On Nevis, as well as on his older brother, there is also a dormant volcano. But, unlike St. Kitts, this island was more fortunate. The sugar refiners have not exterminated the palm trees here. Therefore, the whole island is surrounded by greenery and from afar looks like a small emerald. But most importantly, one of the best hotels in the country, Paradise Beach, is located here. These are twelve exclusive wooden villas with thatched roofs, located along the azure plume of the Caribbean Sea. Friends, welcome to Paradise Beach Resort, there is no other way to call this place! Ahh! Let's take a look at the villa itself. Oh, it's so beautiful that I want to see it again. For four thousand dollars, I get a two-room Balinese-style villa. Handmade Italian tiles, but most importantly - the Villa is not just beautiful, it is also eco-friendly. All natural materials are used here, they are directly fighters for the environment. Every inch of this home can be recycled and reused. Or safely disposed of. Another important thing is that the electricity here is on solar panels, which are located directly on the roof. Well, admire and admire this place. But, and that's not all ... Pool. It is made of copper. Do you see such green streaks? It's not dirt, it's oxidation. Because it is believed that, thanks to this copper material, it is self-cleaning. You don't need to use chemical cleaners because it basically cleans itself. And finally, the bedroom. Wherever you look at the window with a beautiful view. Well, if suddenly, well, you never know, you get bored with the view of the sea or ocean, then you can do it like this. But this is unlikely to happen to me. It's the second season and I still can't get enough of it. Since both the sea and the ocean are at your disposal in St. Kitts, it's time to get to know the local beaches. And I'll start, perhaps, with the Caribbean. Hahah, why do we have such an interesting beach and all alone? Density of visitors on the beach. Very strange. There is not anyone. Maybe it's not the season, maybe people are just afraid of black sand, bewitched? Here they are, here they are, look, two visitors. But what can we say about them? Elderly people, quite pleasant, most likely visitors. Thank you. Infrastructure. Sun loungers, homemade umbrellas and a bar. And nothing more is needed. Banana for a ride? I can't imagine these people. “- Listen, let's go to the black sand beach. - Is there a banana? - No, no. "Then we won't go." Ah-ah-ah-ah! The sand is very hot, very hot! Maybe because it is a former lava and it did not have time to cool down. Most likely because the sun has warmed up. Such a sand. I don't really like it. Surely the most tolerant of you would say that because he is black? No, that's because it's not very pleasant to the touch. The water is perfect. This is the Caribbean. Here the water is warm and clear and such that I can hardly restrain myself so as not to run away to swim. Anyway, I can't hold back anymore. Well, how can you not give the highest score? Of course, my villa also has a beach. And private. The population density is plus or minus 20 people. That's all, because there are only 12 villas in the resort. Good. 2,3,46,47. Infrastructure - 47 steps from my villa. 5 is five. Infrastructure for sure. Nevis is a volcanic island from this and the sand here is like coffee grounds. I would not recommend doing a photo shoot in a white swimsuit. So, to sum up, I put this beach ... stop the water. Well come here. The Caribbean Sea is not subject to any assessment. It is always wonderful. It would seem that St. Kitts is a paradise on earth - palm trees, sea and ocean. But there is one problem ... These are green monkeys. Green monkeys are not native to the island. Monkeys came here along with slaves from Africa. The locals do not really like monkeys at all, because they are pests, eat plantations, interfere with farmers. Moreover, they interfere so much that the locals equated the monkeys with rats and exterminate them mercilessly. But tourists love and feed monkeys very much. Monkeys, I brought the goods. The snack is over, you can move on. Bye! They say that St. Kitts and Nevis is just fabulous diving. So I rented a boat again and went to the watery depths. Once upon a time there was a Corinthian - a sea tug. The meaning of his life was other ships. He helped to repair them, rescued them from the traps of underwater rocks and shallows. But, one day, trouble happened with the tugboat itself. He was caught in a violent storm. Corinthian blew the SOS with might and main, but due to bad weather, not a single ship could come to his aid. So he ended up at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. The last twenty-three years have been his haven. An underwater harbor that he will never leave again. This is such a sad story. But the tug even now continues to work for the benefit of others. It has become home to stingrays, turtles and hundreds of fish. And also a great entertainment for divers. I have already swum in the Caribbean Sea, the turn of the Atlantic Ocean has come. I decided to take a walk and see what is happening on the side where the ocean is: what beaches are here, what waves are here, water activities and tourists are relaxing. Come with me! This beach is different - it is less welcoming. The ocean wants to pounce on everyone who comes here. Watch with foam at the mouth. Angry! Well, the beach itself is dirty. There are a lot of dry algae, which no one can see at all. Why isn't anyone cleaning them up? Because no one needs a beach. Why doesn't anyone need it? Because you can’t swim here - the current is very strong. Therefore, the infrastructure is not developed and people come here to enjoy the wild nature. And I came to enjoy the wild nature. Everything, I enjoy the wild nature. The ocean is the only interlocutor in the world with whom there is always something to be silent about. It doesn't matter what's in your head. Superfluous thoughts will carry away the waves. Look how much garbage. Moreover, a strange combination of garbage: a rope, a bottle, a dead crab, algae. More like a bachelor's soup. Well, I have such soups, I don’t know about yours. And the water is still okay, you can still drink it. As a result, this beach receives a consolation prize from me in the form of a triple. I was about to finish my dive, when all of a sudden. An unpleasant surprise awaited me. Left and right, front and back, I was surrounded by a flock of sharks. These are nurse sharks, they are nurse sharks. These predators got their name because of the unusual breathing process. In addition to gills, they have a special cheek pump. Which makes a characteristic smacking sound, reminiscent of the kiss of a caring nanny. And although divers consider nannies to be the safest of sharks, cases of attacks on people by them are not uncommon. They say that the nurse shark, like a bulldog, hangs on your arm, and drags you to the bottom until the air in the tank runs out. So I will not abuse the hospitality of these ladies and go upstairs as soon as possible. Without leaving the ticket office, or rather from the sea, I decided to spend the night right on the beach. Local coastal eateries offer budget accommodation options for tourists like me. For example - here is such a big tent. Nice tent. Huge. Here a small circus can fit. Oh well, it's a beauty. Minimalism. This is where the backpack will live. Well, how can I tell you, I'm a little shocked. There are quite a few items in the tent: a mattress, a pylon and a flashlight. Going to sleep. It's good that we can sleep without a blanket in a warm country. Girls, I almost forgot to tell you about the feature of my villa. Here you would come with the groom and he, such an infection, lingered in the bar. Ha! Sit there at the bar! Wonderful! Isn't it wonderful? Oh, Sasha, I'm sorry. Everything is fine, agree? Everything, good night. Quiet shh. Ahhh the dawn is right here. Thank you, my sweetheart. I slept so soundly that I didn't even want to get up. And now I don’t want to, I’ll go to sleep more. No-no-no adventure awaits me. Good morning! I'm going to wash up. Good morning! I decided to start my morning with breakfast. It's good that you can do this in the same place where I rented a tent yesterday. Breakfast is ready. Rastaman breakfast, by the way. I'm not kidding, indeed, the breakfast is rastaman. What does rastaman mean? There is no meat, no fish, nothing of animal origin. That is, all food is plant-based. Did you think rastamans are just guys who walk around in these weird hats with dreadlocks? How partially you are right. Rastafarianism is a common religion on the islands. Rastafarians have no church, their God is where they are. Rastafarians don't have prayers, instead they listen to reggae. Here, in fact, in brief about the Rastaman religion. But the fact that they do not eat food of animal origin is a huge plus. They cook vegetarian dishes so cool that you can't put it down. Very tasty. Plain bananas with cinnamon. And you try unusual bananas with cinnamon. Common string beans - common string beans. Mushrooms. Mushrooms are spicy but tasty. Broccoli. While you went there to fry zucchini and cook broccoli, I finished it all. Another popular entertainment in St. Kitts and Nevis is a boat trip on a sailing yacht. Well, you must agree, what could be more romantic than a sailing boat, and even in the Caribbean? Nothing. That's why I'm here. Flying to St. Kitts and Nevis and not visiting Nevis is the same as visiting your grandparents and not going into your grandfather's room. I can't do that, so right now I'm taking a ferry ticket and sailing to Nevis. Of course, I could save money and swim to Nevis. But how can you deny yourself the joy of staring at all this beauty. , getting to the island is only part of the journey that I have today. I went to the highest point of the island - Nevis Peak volcano. The last time it erupted was 100,000 years ago. But, despite this, the volcano sometimes spits out rare puffs of smoke from its mouth and heats the slopes with the heat of a hot heart. But most importantly, the Nevis Peak volcano took first place in the list of natural beauties according to the authoritative Forbes magazine. And they say that from the top of the volcano there is a beautiful view of all the Caribbean. Well. A start. Daisy's yacht is a single-deck, two-masted vessel with three scarlet sails. And part-time family nest of a couple in love Ben and Nicky. The couple have been together for ten years. They sold all their movable and immovable property, bought a yacht and have been living on it ever since. During this time, the couple managed to visit 15 seas and cross the Atlantic 14 times! It is, of course, a dream. Such a couple help each other, everything is done harmoniously on this sailing boat. Such, you know, a pink dream to meet old age on your boat or yacht in the Caribbean Islands. The family makes money by renting out their boat to wealthy tourists… giving them punch, Entertaining them with sea fun… And, of course, taking them to the most interesting places for snorkeling. Where did we go. Climbing wall, and adventures, and travel, and entertainment, and extreme sports. How did we save money? And if you're lucky, you'll also get free health insurance. I'll lie down, get fattened, three meals a day, comfortable beds, maybe even plasma will be in the ward. The height of the volcano is 985 meters, that is, almost a kilometer. The journey to the top will take about two hours. But at least it's cool in the shadow of the jungle. Of course, tourists who have more than a hundred dollars with them usually order a guide and climb to the top of the volcano with him. But, if you, like me, decide to repeat such an adventure alone, here are some tips for you. Tip #1: Before climbing, change into comfortable, waterproof shoes. Tip two. Friends, if you decide to repeat the route, please warm up well. Don't repeat my mistakes. Actually my little pause is over, let's move on. One, two, three, one, two, three waltz tempo. And finally, the third tip. The road is long and difficult, so in order to make it more fun, more cheerful to go, you need a song. Because, as they say, go ahead with the song. Hiking in the rain. Wow. Let's push it. Wow. And there, at the top, we will touch the sun with our hands. [sings] And if Kolya doesn't come back, no one will judge him. Woohoo. Maybe he will be a hero. Of course, you will be a hero here with you. I would now say something about the rise, but all the same, everyone squeaks. So you don't appreciate it. You rise and rise, but the rise does not end. It feels like it's an endless climb. It's like going to the library to become smarter: you read and read and only get dumber. I'm good ... we almost reached the top with my friend Artem the cameraman. One small step for a person and a big step for the whole Eagle and Tails. Half an hour and I'm there. At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing remarkable in the local waters: a couple of fish and a few stones. But it was not always so. The fact is that just a few years ago, there was a luxurious coral reef. But, in 2014, a virus unknown to science came here, which scientists called the white plague. This infection infects corals, turning them into lifeless limestones. One of the reasons is the sewage sewage that people send into the ocean. For the past five years, scientists have been struggling with this problem, and now, finally, the first results are visible. The reef gradually began to recover. And, perhaps, very soon, he will be able to regain his former beauty. Three cuts, four scars, a punctured finger, a knocked knee and two hours of climbing. I finally climbed Nevis Peak Volcano. To enjoy stunning views of the Caribbean. But the weather had other plans for today. The joy of the path is not in its end result, but in the path itself. I, of course, puffed, resented, but I got great pleasure from these overcoming difficulties, from these slippery stones and slippery snags. Well class. The halfway point has already been crossed. Because there is still a way back. And as you have seen, it is no less difficult than the way up. In addition to the volcano, Nevis has another attraction. True, you will not find it in guidebooks. The locals try to avoid this place. And they ask tourists to follow their example. I've come to Edward Huggins' estate. So, why do the locals avoid these ruins? Because a terrible story happened here: slaves, money and love were involved. Edward Huggins was a wealthy and respected sugar refiner. And now the time has come for the young rich man to marry. He found a bride in England and brought her to his estate. On the night after the wedding, when the girl was already sleeping, she was awakened by a terrible scream. Arriving at the sound, she saw a terrible scene: her lover had fun, torturing his slaves with fire and a knife. The bride rushed to the aid of the unfortunate and in a fit of anger killed her husband. As a result, the girl was left alone and committed suicide. Since then, here from time to time people see some figure in a wedding dress. Of course, during the day these ruins do not inspire fear, but at night I would not poke my head here. Darkness, I was just scared. Confused. You just have similar dresses with her. In the evening I returned to St. Kitts. In St. Kitts there are special secluded places where difficult guests come. More precisely, sail on boats. Ugh, what kind of boats are you? Meet the sunset on luxury yachts. One of these is a luxury establishment called “Salt Beach”. It's beautiful here so calm. So, you need to choose the best place. Here-here! Class! Here! Perfect! It's like a VIP cinema for me. And you can see the fish in general. A cocktail would... That's the thrill of the unlimited card With it, you can just sit like that, take your time and enjoy the sunset! And yet this island has its own magic. Sunsets are beautiful everywhere, you say, but no. There is some special energy here. Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island for those who are tired of the bustle of the city. And he just wants to spend time alone with himself and the beauty of the sea. The beauty! I'm hiding $100 for you in the most popular place in St. Kitts - near the observation deck. To find a bottle on St. Kitts, head to Timothy Hill, from the side overlooking the city. Focus on the TV tower. There, in front of the cliff in a pile of stones, our treasure is hidden. I put the bottle right here between the big boulders and cover it with a couple more on top. Therefore, who will search, please do not disassemble the mountain. The islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are so far away that only a rare tourist swims here. - Maybe people are just afraid of black sand, bewitched? - It's the ocean! But if you got here, then an unusual weekend is definitely guaranteed for you! - Nevis, I'll get to you yet! - Pink dream. - A start. - The sand here is like coffee grounds. - Is there a banana? - So beautiful. It's just a pity that it's not a long swim. - The joy of the path is not in its end. - These clouds hanging over the hills. - Monkeys, I brought the goods. - Wonderful! Well, it's payback time. - And yet this island has some kind of magic of its own. Guys, we are opening so many interesting and unusual places for you. Yes, you finish taking these package tours. Break the piggy banks and come, even to this distant place, but so beautiful. My heart is just beating with pleasure. Kolya! - Hello, Alina! - I'm just telling you that you definitely need to come here. - You specify, when there is a gold card, you need to come, did you mean to say that? I spent two days trying to find something to do here. You know, I had all the hopes of Nevis Peak that I would go up, see this beauty and my heart would stop. - Oh, you just climbed yourself? - I went out and what did I see? Nothing. - Well, Kol, what about the sunsets? Very beautiful sunsets! - You know, there are much more places.. You ruin the whole concept. Guys, you definitely need to come here. Kolya is simply not in the mood. - Yes, I have everything. In fact, friends, come with a gold card. And if you do not have a gold card, then you will not be able to come here. - We must, we must go, Kohl! Very cool place! Here, trust me!

Tax haven and harbor. For residents and citizens of the United States, this country has already become a financial Mecca 10 years ago. For residents of the CIS countries, Nevis, as a place to register special LLC champion companies in asset protection, and the entire Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis - for economic citizenship, are just beginning to become favorites.

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an Eastern Caribbean independent country, located on two islands with a population of about 53 thousand people and a total area of ​​261 square kilometers. The capital of the Federation is the city of Baster, which is located on the island of St. Quist. On the other island, Nevis, there is the second most important city, Charlestown. This country declared its sovereignty in 1983, when it became independent from Great Britain. The official language is English. The main sources of income are the following activities: tourism, agriculture and light industry, offshore financial sector.

These are the facts that you can read on Wikipedia, and now let's move on to the facts that a person who regularly visits the islands can tell you about and which you need to take into account if you decide to deal with the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis:

1. Offshore Nevis is the Caribbean. With perfect weather, a tourist season that feeds half of the island for the rest of the year, and the slowness that characterizes the inhabitants of warm islands around the world. Wonderful rum, fresh fish in restaurants, Caribbean cuisine (Jamaican cuisine is especially popular among locals), do not make all residents everywhere desperate workaholics.
2. All the work is done by meticulous Latvians and Estonians, and the islanders have to enter the data. However, the documents are checked again before being sent to the client. At the same time, efficiency is maintained - northern colleagues set a positive example for the Caribbean and companies are registered quickly and without errors.
3. It is possible that the secret of the lack of popularity of companies from the island of Nevis in the Russian market is that these companies did not feel a particular need for clients from the CIS countries - they are already practically the most popular in the USA. Otherwise, it is impossible to understand why people are interested in the first place, which attract the most attention.
4. Nevis is becoming increasingly popular with tourists from Russia thanks to its economic citizenship program. The fact is that on the island there is an opportunity to receive and theoretically fully recoup all expenses on it in 5 years. In order to recoup, you need to invest in real estate on the island of St. Kitts or the island of Nevis. When many citizens of the CIS countries understand how profitable it is, then some buy real estate, including for resale in 5 years, when prices for it are almost guaranteed to rise.
5. The Internet on the islands of St. Kitts and even on the island of Nevis, which, according to the Kittians, is 10 years behind Nevis, is high-speed and can be caught under almost any palm tree. By the way, the literacy of the population on the islands is a record - 97%.
6. You will better understand the rules of working and living on the islands if you know the following facts. Going out on Sunday at about 10 am on the island of St. Kitts or Nevis, you will not see a soul. The entire population is in the churches. Until now, on the streets in Nevis, you can meet animals that are not customary to limit to corrals on the islands. But you will know this if you live on the islands. If you come to St. Kitts just as a tourist, then most likely you will encounter only tourist attractions.
7. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest INDEPENDENT country in the Americas. Monaco is also a small country, but you should have seen how life and tourism develop on the islands. Very soon, these islands will be as popular among the rich and famous as the neighboring St. Barts, where Abramovich loves to relax with his family.
8. The first treasurer in the history of the United States was born on the island of Nevis, Admiral Nelson married here and hid from the attention of the press after the divorce of Princess Diana with children. Oprah Winfrey, Sylvester Stallone, Britney Spears love to relax on the island of Nevis.
9. The island of Nevis and the island of St. Kitts are not as far from Russia and Europe as it might seem. For example, the most successful botanical garden in the Caribbean, which is located on the island of Nevis, is run by an elderly Lithuanian woman. Almost all villas and apartments in the project belong to the Russian-speaking population of the planet. And every second or third villa in the settlement also belongs to Russian oligarchs.
10. The economic citizenship program of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis does not work at all in the “You pay - we take and issue our citizenship to everyone” mode. In 2001, nearly ALL of the economic citizenship programs in the Caribbean were closed. Some programs, such as Grenada, are just starting to resurrect. But the program of economic citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2014 will be 30 years of continuous experience. For comparison, the next longest-lived economic citizenship program is only 20 years, but this is 20 years multiplied by the absence of a visa-free Schengen. By the way, the world community is closely monitoring that the program respects its interests. For example, after the recent events in Afghanistan, on July 29, 2013, the economic citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis can no longer be obtained by non-Afghan citizens, or residents of Afghanistan, or even people who were born in Afghanistan. Canada has already once closed visa-free entry for all citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica, and St. Kitts and Nevis will not take risks.

In addition, all applicants for citizenship undergo the strictest check for a non-criminal past, for which they themselves pay. In general, the program is only for those wealthy investors who do not have a criminal record. And there are enough such investors!

1. And finally, on all sites it is advertised that the duration of the program is 3 months. Sorry, but it's not. Perhaps this will be the case when the program of economic citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Grenada, begins to compete with the program, but at the moment the deadline is delayed by 5-6 months at least. Both the tourist season and the carnival and national holidays, which are still less in the Caribbean than in Russia, if you look at the statistics, greatly affect the time.

St. Cyst and Nevis: The Naked Facts

1. Location : The islands of Saint Kitt and Nevis are in the Caribbean and are a federation. Montserrat is located on the south side of St. Quist and Nevis, and St. Eustatius is on the north.
2. Square : The island of St. Quist is larger and has an area of ​​about 168 square kilometers, while the smaller island of Nevis covers 93 square kilometers.
3. Population : According to July 2013, 53,000 people live here.
4. Official language - English.
5. The islands are part of CARICOM and OECS. It is OECS membership that gives the right to live, work and buy real estate without a special license in 8 countries.
6. Branches: Previously, the main industry was the sugar industry, which in the changed conditions had to be closed, and focus on tourism services, light industry and agriculture and the offshore financial sector.
7. Main city Federations - Baster on the island of St. Cyst. The island of Nevis has its capital - Charlestown.

The history of St. Quist and Nevs: the most basic facts

1. The first inhabitants of these islands were the Caribs or Kalinagoes.
2. Columbus discovered the island Saint Quist in 1493 and named him Saint Martin. During the same voyage, Columbus discovered a second island, called Nevis. By the way, especially for our clients who become economic citizens of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are writing an exciting history of the islands. Firstly, it is interesting, and secondly, the Commonwealth of Dominica already has an exam on knowledge of history and life in the country for the main applicant. There is no such exam on the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis and most likely there will not be, but those who become citizens of this country are usually curious about its history.

1. Fight for land Starting in 1623, the British began to develop these lands, then the French joined them. This led to a confrontation between the two peoples, where the victory was on the side of the British subjects in 1782. The Treaty of Versailles was signed.
2. Federation was formed from the islands of St. Cyst, Nevis and Anguilla in 1967. After the decision of Anguilla to leave the Federation in 1980, only two islands remained in the composition. Three years later they gained independence from Great Britain. The third island of Anguilla is still a colony under British control.

Government of Saint Kitt and Nevis

1. Country leadership located on a larger island - Saint Kist.
2. Form of government of the state - a constitutional monarchy headed by the Queen of England, whose duties here are performed by the governor.
3. Government has only 14 members, of which 3 are appointed by the Senate, the rest are elected by the residents.
4. According to the latest data, the country has four parties : the Labor Party, the Concerned Citizens' Movement, the Reformation Party, and the People's Movement.
5. Head of the Federation is the Labor Party, led by Honorary Prime Minister Denzil Douglas.

Why Saint Kitt and Nevis attracts tourists?

1. St. Kitt and Nevis attracts residents of Canada, Europe and the United States precisely as a tourist destination. Beautiful and original hotels with modern service, beautiful villas and other unique buildings await the guests. The past years of independent existence have made it possible to make a breakthrough in terms of increasing construction programs. New resort projects have been launched, many of which are approved for investment in real estate with the possibility of obtaining federation citizenship.
2. Entertainment: Visitors to the islands are offered entertainment in the form of diving, snorkeling, mountain climbing, golf, excursions and horseback riding. Relaxation lovers are waiting for white sand beaches, most of which are privately owned. Especially interesting and informative on the islands you can spend time with children:

1. The attitude of the local population towards tourists: The inhabitants of the islands are hospitable. They respect the past of their country, appreciate the culture and traditions of their people.
2. Why the capital? The main city of Basseterre attracts tourists with buildings of European and Creole architects, which have remained in their original form. It is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful settlements among the islands of the Caribbean.
3. The attention of vacationers are presented such Attraction like: Independence Square, the Clock Tower, St Georges Anglican Church, The Circus and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
4. The airport: An airport named after the first prime minister, Robert L. Bradshaw, was built near the capital of St. Cyst. The airport has everything necessary for international flights, which ensures the availability of the island for tourists, both neighboring countries and other regions. Direct air links have been established with a number of states. The island of Nevis also has its own airport.

A little about the banking system of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

1. Schedule: Banking institutions in the territory of the Federation accept clients from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, on Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Saturdays, banks are open from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
2. Calculation can be made using the most famous types of bank cards.
3. ATMs they work around the clock, you can find them in almost any bank.
4. Monetary unit of the state is the East Caribbean Dollar, the Central Bank of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States located in Saint Kitts.
5. Banks of the island also accept the currency of other countries : Canadian dollar, British pound sterling, and euro.

Briefly and succinctly about banks on the islands of Nevis and St. Kitts, then on the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis we find the best. On the island of Nevis we find the first classic offshore LLCs in the world and the best legislation for them. We also find the world's only multiform funds, as well as international business companies, just like the ones that were once wildly popular in the British Virgin Islands. But, there is no good banking service with a normal online bank on the islands. Banks that will be ready to serve you in Russian in the next 5 years are not here and are not expected.

Economic citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
The leadership of the country from the moment of obtaining sovereignty offers the opportunity to obtain citizenship on an economic basis. Acquisition of citizenship by investment in favor of the state of St. Cyst and Nevis is known as an ongoing project for almost thirty years. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to the development of the country. There are two ways to invest for those people who wish to obtain citizenship: investing in real estate and investing in the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund (S.I.D.F.).

We buy real estate and get Caribbean citizenship!

1. Basic expenses: This option for obtaining citizenship involves investing in real estate in the country in an amount not less than 400,000 US$. The property must be approved by the federation government, a list of approved properties is on the website of the citizenship by investment agency. In addition to investing in real estate, you will need to pay a number of other services, such as professional citizenship agent services, administrative costs and state fees.
2. Additional expenses: In the case of acquiring citizenship at once by the whole family, in addition to the contribution of the head of the family, you need to pay extra for each project participant. All those wishing to obtain citizenship over the age of 16 are required to undergo due diligence, which will cost US$ 7,500 for the investor and US$ 4,000 for each family member over 16 years of age. State fee of 50,000 US$ for an investor, 25,000 US$ for a spouse and each family member under the age of 18, if children are over 18 and under 25, then an additional 50,000 US$.
3. Term: The procedure for obtaining a passport of a citizen of the country of St. Quite and Nevis through investment in housing takes from 4 to 6 months.
4. A significant plus should be called an investment in real estate, the value of which is constantly growing. Investments of this kind can give the owner several options for making a profit: collecting rent, using the home as a resale property or as an existing asset.
5. Mandatory tenure of real estate 5 years from the date of obtaining citizenship.

Citizenship of the islands of St. Cyst and Nevis will be an excellent choice for those who are looking for the opportunity to acquire citizenship of a politically stable country in exchange for a financial contribution. Citizenship of the federation will allow you to visit more than 120 countries without a visa, including the Schengen countries, the UK and other countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

Investment in the Sugar Fund - the second and faster way to obtain citizenship

1. One member economic citizenship program must make a contribution of US$ 250,000, which cannot be returned after citizenship is obtained.
2. For a family of four investments will amount to 300,000 US dollars.
3. If a, except for the head of the family , will apply for citizenship of the country 5 more people , then the amount of the contribution will increase to 350,000.
4. An investment of 450,000 US dollars will allow you to obtain citizenship family of 7 people.
5. If children are older than 18 to 25 years old, then for each you need to pay extra 50,000 US$.
6. All those wishing to obtain citizenship over the age of 16 are required to undergo due diligence, which will cost US$ 7,500 for the investor and US$ 4,000 for each family member over 16 years of age.
7. With a donation to S.I.D.F. state fees are already included in the amount of subsidies. Investments in the sugar industry diversification fund will make it possible to obtain citizenship of St. Cyst and Nevis for a period of 4 months or more.
8. The Sugar Fund was founded not so long ago, in 2006, to help unemployed employees of the sugar industry. This is due to the cessation of the functioning of this industry, which has deprived many residents of the islands of a source of income.
9. The main task of the fund - help create jobs by investing in the job-creating industries on the islands.

We can discuss for a long time what is better to choose, but if you do not have a business with a very high profitability and fast turnover, then investing in real estate will be much more profitable and logical.
Submission of applications for the acquisition of citizenship of St. Cyst and Nevis is carried out only with the help of official intermediaries who have received a license. You can apply for citizenship remotely, to choose an investment in real estate it is recommended to visit the islands, for citizens of the Russian Federation a visa-free regime has been introduced since June 2013.

5 main advantages of the second citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

1. Confidentiality . The fact of your acquisition of citizenship is not reported to the government of the country of your first citizenship, and this information is not published anywhere. All checks are carried out through a private investigation, without intergovernmental inquiries.
2. Timing . You get citizenship once and for all. The passport is valid for 10 years, for children under 16 years old for 5 years, after the expiration date it is exchanged for a new one almost free of charge.
3. Accommodation . It is not necessary to reside permanently in the jurisdiction. In general, it is not necessary to come to the islands to obtain economic citizenship.
4. Taxation . If you still want to live on the islands, then there are no taxes such as inheritance, property, income tax. Local taxation applies. The passport gives the right to reside in 15 Caribbean countries with similar taxation.
5. Visa-free regime . You can visit more than 120 countries without obtaining a visa: the Schengen countries, the British Commonwealth of Nations and others.

Investments in Real Estate and donations to the Sugar Fund of St. Quite and Nevis - who benefits from it?

Why is the economic citizenship program introduced?
Federation of Saint Cyst and Nevis. Until September 1983 it was an English colony. The main income of the state treasury consisted of the profits of the sugar industry since the time of the conquest of the islands by Great Britain. With the decline in sugar prices in 2005, the industry had to close down. The citizenship by investment offer provides the government with the funds needed to implement social policies on the islands, and provides an opportunity to develop tourism infrastructure that will allow the country to provide residents with jobs and recoup losses from the closure of the sugar industry.
What will the government of St. Quite and Nevis get?
In addition to the opportunity to purchase property on the island, the government creates favorable conditions for investors. The goal is to attract foreign citizens to invest not only their own savings, but also to contribute to a more significant development of all areas of activity, which will avoid unemployment and guarantee stable profits over time. The program for obtaining citizenship of St. Cyst and Nevis on an economic basis has become the main resource for replenishing the treasury.
What will the investor get?
Investing in the housing stock of this country will become profitable, as real estate, due to the interest of foreigners and its residents, is growing in price. Hotels, inns, golf clubs, villas, condominiums and apartments have begun to attract the attention of investors due to the development of the tourism business on the islands. The state has developed a scheme of attractive conditions for investors in the form of tax and customs benefits.

Protect yourself, your assets and your family members through second economic citizenship. If you have any questions about the program, we will be happy to answer them. Write to e-mail [email protected] .

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country located in the Caribbean Sea. Its area is 261 sq. km. The islands that are included in the name of the country are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. The eastern neighbor is Antigua and Barbuda, the southeastern neighbor is Montserrat. In the northwest, there is a border with the special Dutch municipality of Sint Eustatius. France's overseas community of Saint Barthélemy is to the north. All borders pass through the sea. The length of the coast is 135 km. The capital is the city of Baster, which is located on the island of St. Kitts.

Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis

As of 2019, the total population is 50 thousand people. Most (37 thousand) live on the island of St. Kitts. According to the ethnic composition in the country, more than 90% of blacks and only a little more than 1% are whites. There are also 3% Indians and 5% mulattos.

Nature in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Both islands were formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. The highest point of St. Kitts is the long-extinct volcano Liamiuga, whose height is 1155 m. Now there is a lake in the crater of the volcano. If mountains stretch along the central part of the island, then the southeastern part is a more gentle territory. There are many salt lakes, there are many bays and bays on the coast, on the banks of which sandy beaches have formed. Some of them are with black sand.

On the island of Nevis, there is another extinct volcano - Nevis, whose height is 985 m.

The islands are surrounded by coral reefs. Impenetrable tropical forests grow on the territory of the islands. The most common plant species are creepers, palm trees, tamarind, mango, avocado, breadfruit and cinnamon trees. The local population grows sugar cane, so part of the territory on the peaks and in the lowlands is occupied by plantations.

Climatic conditions

The climate in St. Kitts and Nevis is tropical, influenced by sea trade winds. That's why it's hot and humid here. Both the average temperature of 26°C and the humidity levels are almost the same throughout the year. The amount of precipitation is different: in mountainous areas it is about 3500 mm per year, in lowlands - up to 1500 mm per year. Between August and September, the islands can be subject to cyclones and hurricanes.

Language

The official language on the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.

Kitchen

Locals love themselves and offer their guests fried pork, lobsters and lobsters, crabs. The garnish is rice with spices, vegetable mixtures and pelau, reminiscent of paella. Roti is popular here - small cakes with meat, seafood, potatoes. National spirits are cane alcohol and rum.

Currency Saint Kitts and Nevis

The monetary unit is the East Caribbean dollar (code XCD).

Time

Saint Kitts and Nevis is 7-8 hours behind Moscow.

Religion

Most of the islanders are Catholics (almost 72%), another 10% are representatives of other Christian denominations and 17% of the population are adherents of other religions.

Holidays

On the islands they like to enjoy life and have fun. This is evidenced by the festivals and holidays taking place here. Many are accompanied by tournaments and competitions. So, from December 24 to early January, a colorful Carnival takes place, within which parades, a music festival, and dance shows are held. Also among the population and tourists are popular New Year's races and the April Kite Festival.

Locals also celebrate all the dates associated with the Christian faith (Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, etc.). Among public holidays, the most beloved ones are the Queen's Birthday (June 12), Slavery Day (the first Monday in August) and Independence Day, celebrated on September 19.

The main resorts of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The area attracts both lovers of the beach island and those who prefer outdoor activities. An interesting coastline, surprises of the sea depths and reefs attract divers. Monkey Shoel is famous for its underwater grottoes. Also popular are Kwali Beach (Nevis), White House Bay (St. Christopher), Sandy Point Bay and the Narrows. The most developed tourist infrastructure on the island of Nevis.

Attractions

Excursions to the historical museum are popular in the capital. Tourists are offered climbing to the craters of volcanoes. From an architectural point of view, the Gibraltar Fort of the West Indies is interesting, located 13 km from the city in the National Park. There you can also visit the Citadel fortress and the Museum of Colonial History. Charleston is called an open-air museum. The colonial architecture of the 17th-19th centuries has been preserved here.

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	Official name:	Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Capital:	Buster
	The area of ​​the land:	261.6 sq. km
	Total population:	49.9 thousand people
	Composition of the population:	90% are Africans, 8% are Europeans.
	Official language:	English.
	Religion:	80% - Anglicans, 20% - Catholics.
	Internet domain:	.kn
	Mains voltage:	~230 V, 60 Hz
	Phone country code:	+1-869
	Country barcode:

Climate

Tropical trade winds, hot and very even. Fluctuations in average monthly temperatures are insignificant - from +18 C to +24 C, and the air temperature in summer rarely drops below +27 C even at night and rarely exceeds +30 C in the daytime.

Precipitation falls from 700 to 1200 mm per year. The nature of the distribution of rain directly depends on the height of the place above sea level and its geographical location. The maximum rain falls in the period from May to October-November, and during this period up to 70% of the annual rainfall can fall on the northeastern slopes of the mountains (in some years - up to 2000 mm), and in the south the weather differs little from the rest of the year . The relatively dry season runs from December to April.

Like other Leeward Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis is in the path of strong tropical hurricanes, which are most likely from August to October.

Geography

The state of Saint Kitts and Nevis is located on the territory of the islands of the same name, lying in the northern part of the Leeward Islands group. From the east they border on Antigua and Barbuda, from the southeast - from Montserrat, in the northwest - from the Netherlands Antilles (Sint Eustatius), in the north - from Saint Barthelemy, which is part of French Guadeloupe (all maritime borders). From all sides it is washed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea (the total length of the coastline is 135 km). The total area of ​​the state is 261.6 sq. km (Saint Christopher - 168 sq. km, Nevis - 93 sq. km). It is the smallest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Flora and fauna

Vegetable world. The slopes of the mountains are occupied by plantations of sugar cane and cotton, higher - shrubs and small mountain rainforests.
Vegetation in the inner mountainous regions of the islands is represented by dense tropical rainforests (lianas, mangoes, breadfruit and cinnamon trees, tamarind, avocados, bananas, papaya grow). On the tops of the mountains, forests give way to meadows, and in the lower parts they are reduced and replaced by plantations of sugar cane and other crops. They are especially common in the northern part of the island of St. Kitts, which is a gently undulating hills. The southern slopes are steeper and mostly covered with dense forests and orchards.
On the western slopes of the island of Nevis, rows of palm trees rise, forming a real coconut forest. The eastern slopes have retained more of the natural forms of native vegetation and are mostly occupied by tropical forests, scrublands and relatively little farmland.

Animal world. Numerous tropical birds and butterflies live in the forests, as well as monkeys. Many seabirds nest on the coast, including pelicans. The waters abound with fish.

Attractions

The islands known today as Saint Kitts and Nevis were inhabited by Indians from South America long before the new millennium. For Europeans, they were discovered by Columbus in 1493, and since the beginning of the 17th century they have become an arena of confrontation between Great Britain and France, with some participation of the Spanish crown. In 1628, the British colonized the island of Nevis, and in 1783 - St. Christopher (St. Kitts), thus becoming the first British colony in the West Indies. The French settlements that also existed on the islands were either removed from the islands under the Treaty of Paris in 1783 or came under British jurisdiction, and by the beginning of the 19th century the islands had become a flourishing center of the sugar industry in the eastern Caribbean. In 1816, Saint Kitts and Nevis became part of a single colony with Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, forming a powerful center of metropolitan influence on the countries of the region. In 1958, Great Britain attempted to unite Saint Kitts and Nevis with other islands into the Federation of the West Indies, but failed - the population of Anguilla categorically opposed such a merger, and after numerous attempts to restore the unity of the three islands, lasting almost two decades, September 19, 1983 Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence.

Today, these two small islands are perhaps one of the quietest and most pastoral places in the region, being one of the few places in the West Indies where agriculture still prevails over tourism, and commerce recedes under the pressure of tradition. The calm and unhurried way of life of the locals remains practically unspoiled by the influence of civilization, and the beauty of nature is only emphasized by the pristine beaches, the sea, sunlight and fantastically abundant vegetation.

Saint Christopher Island
Buster

The small and unremarkable capital of the islands lies on the shores of a wide bay surrounded by green hills, being home to almost half the population of St. Christopher (this is the traditional name for the island itself, which is part of the Federation under the name of St. proportions). The city's name, meaning "lowland" or "lowland", is one of the few remaining traces of a French presence in the islands. The dominant European influence in Basseterre is unequivocally British, which is reflected in the buildings and even in the layout of the city's streets. Buster is surrounded by the Sökes ring road, but even with the naked eye you can see that the place in front of the bronze clock of the Berkeley Memorial is copied from Piccadilly, and even the traffic seems to be the same (only older cars, but no traditional London smog). Although most of Buster's historic buildings perished in the fire of 1867, a number of stone Victorian buildings survive, with second floors made of wood and adorned with intricate trellises or fine, opulent stucco. Many of these houses were built with a certain amount of fantasy and ingenuity, most evident in Fort Street, where the old ramparts were simply incorporated into the structures of the houses during construction. Some buildings seem to be very ancient, but this impression is deceptive, since they were built at the end of the 19th century from sooty stones left over from the city ravaged by fire.

The center of the city is Independence Square - a small public park with a fountain in the center, previously this place was used as a slave market (1790), and now - as a reminder of the colonial past of the island. Topped with a statue of a virgin, the fountain is a gift from Queen Elizabeth II on Independence Day (1983) and marks the very site where the center of the largest slave market in the Antilles used to be. The facade of the square overlooks the two-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1927). The French parish of Notre Dame (1670), which originally stood on this site, was burned by the British in 1706, and an Anglican church was built in its place in 1856-1859, of which only the Gothic window openings on the first floor of the modern cathedral have survived. .

Part of the history of the city is displayed in the St. Christopher Heritage Sisayeti Museum, which contains a large collection of historical photographs, shell tools and pottery shards of the Carib Indians who inhabited these islands before the arrival of Europeans. The domed colonial building of the Treasury rises on the coastline as a reminder of the important place that the island's sugar industry occupied in the past (St. Christopher was the largest supplier of sugar and tobacco to the European market in the 17th and 18th centuries). Almost the entire trade turnover of the island and, until recently, all its visitors passed through its arches.

Also noteworthy in the capital area are the House of Crafts, the Primate Research Center and the volcanic crater of Mount Liamuiga or Misery (1156 m). Liamuiga ("fertile land" - as the Carib Indians called this whole island) rises above the city blocks like a huge natural frame around a painter's painting, and today the lush volcanic peak of this mountain is one of the favorite places for outdoor activities of the inhabitants of the island, there are many hiking trails, horse trails, bike trails and easy climbing areas (however, access to its northern and northeastern slopes is limited by local environmental laws).

Old Road Town

The northern part of St. Christopher is framed around the entire perimeter by the Sackle Island Road, which can be driven, and in some places even walked, in just a day. A narrow-gauge railway passing next to the road, old "sugar trains" still towing cargo from nearby cane plantations, as well as numerous fields and factories (rather "factories") form a rather impressive landscape for which the places adjacent to Cycle Island Road are famous .

The old town (rather - seaside village) Old Road Town, which lies just a few kilometers west of Basseterre, is considered one of the best historical and natural attractions of St. Christopher. The town grew up on the very spot where the first British settlers landed in 1623. Sir Thomas Warner, who led them, established here the first permanent European settlement in the Leeward Islands. Oddly enough, the inhabitants of the colony were able to establish good neighborly relations with the Caribs (although such friendship did not last long) and began to grow tobacco here, which created the wealth of the Warner clan and the island itself. Until 1727, Old Road Town served as the capital of St. Christopher, and after the transfer of capital functions to Buster, it became just a beautiful and calm town that retained most of its colonial charm, although only the Red Brick and Marble Government House survived from all its old buildings. the crypt of Sir Warner himself, lying in the old cemetery in the courtyard of the modest church of St. Thomas, 1.5 km north of the main road.

On the surrounding rocks, petroglyphs of the Carib Indians are found in abundance, who settled here long before the new era and by the 10th century had a fairly developed and original civilization. The batik produced in Old Road Town is also famous, here you can watch the process of creating a fabric, its design and painting, as well as buy a finished product at the Karibel Batik factory, located north of Old Road Town, in the suburb of Wingfield - Estate. Initially, the Romney Manor sugar plantation (XVII century), in which the complex is now located, belonged to the great-grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, a prominent lawyer and third US president. Around "Karibel-Batik" there is a small botanical garden, the main decoration of which is a 350-year-old adobe tree (the oldest on the island). And from the ruins of a sugar plantation owned by William Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson's brother) and its picturesque aqueduct (the only one in the entire Caribbean region), many excursions to the nearby rainforests begin.

7 km north of Buster, between the capital and Old Road Town, lies the picturesque island of Middle Island and the village of Challengers - the site of the brutal beating of the Carib Indians in 1626. Here, among the green rocks, lie huge boulders and even entire plots stone walls, many of which bear ancient petroglyphs, widely known for their unique compositional structure - scientists believe that these are the first cartoons on Earth, in the sequence of signs of which some religious or historical events of the Indian peoples are narrated.

Brimstone Hill Fortress

Brimestone Hill Fortress National Park is located approximately 13 km northwest of Basseterre. The basis of the park was not forests or reefs, but a large and rather chaotic eponymous fort of the 18th century, known in its time as the "Gibraltar of the West Indies". The main British outpost in the region was built on top of a 244-meter ancient volcanic massif, and its walls are surrounded by sulfuric outcrops, which, apparently, gave the fort additional impressiveness in the face of a potential enemy. Moreover, the fort was built for almost a hundred years - it was laid in 1690 and until the very capture of it by the French troops (the fort capitulated in 1782 after only one month of siege, however, a year later the French themselves left both the island and the fortress) new walls were constantly erected here and bastions. After the catastrophic fire of 1867, which engulfed almost the entire neighborhood of Basseterre, some of the fort's structures were partially dismantled, and the stones were used to rebuild the capital. The main tower of the fortress - the Citadel is equipped with 24 guns and provides an excellent panorama of Sint Eustatius and Sandy Point. Inside the old barracks of the Citadel is now the Museum of Colonial History, which displays cannonballs, blades and other weapons and equipment from that period. There is also a small collection of Native American artifacts, a few pottery fragments, and recovered fragments of petroglyphs from Old Road Town. In 2000, the entire complex of fortifications was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The town of Sandy Point is the second largest settlement in St. Christopher. In the 17th century, Sandy Point was the largest center of the tobacco trade on the island, so its main attraction is the large warehouses for storing tobacco, built at the same time by the Dutch West India Company. There seems to be nothing else to see here, but the nearby coral reef is considered one of the best places on the island for diving. And the coastline between Newton Ground and Sandy Bay evokes the era of colonization of the New World, with its shores not protected from the wind, fantastic ocean vistas, fields of wild sugar cane and plantation ruins, many of which (surviving, of course) have been rebuilt today to inns. The northernmost bay of the island - Dieppe Bay marks the beginning of the Atlantic coast, and a little to the south begins one of the main natural attractions of St. Christopher - Black Rocks. Black waves of solidified lava fall right into the sea here, forming a chaotic and bewitching landscape.

South East Peninsula

The southeastern peninsula of St. Christopher stretches in a long and flat strip from the mountainous northern part of the island to Nevis. At the isthmus, the coast is squeezed by Frigate Bay (or rather, by four bays, each of which differs from its neighbor only by a prefix to the name indicating its geographical position), and to the south it expands noticeably, forming the “blade” of St. Thomas Lowland. The peninsula is wild and strikingly beautiful. Dotted with barren salt ponds, grassy hills and sparse vegetation, it is inhabited for the most part only by vervet monkeys, whose flocks sometimes even manage to block the only major road here, deer and feral goats grazing on the hilly plain of the southeastern region. The shores of the South East Peninsula were quite recently difficult to reach, but the construction of the road brought some elements of civilization here, although the development of the region as a tourist site is artificially restrained by the country's authorities. The country has rather strict environmental protection standards, so these snow-white shores and virgin reservoirs are planned to be left as a natural reserve, developing tourism only as part of a careful attitude to nature (now only 3 resort complexes are open here).

Frigate Bay, the main resort and beach area on the island, spans the northern end of the peninsula. Here are the best shores of the island - Turtle Beach (besides the most beautiful beach area, there is a colorful Ash Turtle restaurant), the coast of Booby Island (a great place for water activities), Cockleshell Beach, the modest white beach of White House -Bay (one of the best places for snorkeling on the island), enclosing the narrowest point of the peninsula, North Fries Bay and South Fries Bay, the long beaches of Sand Bank Bay and many others. Stunning pink saltwater pools, of which there are many in this part of St. Christopher, are a bright alternative to the colorful seashores. The color of the water is determined by the myriads of tiny crustaceans that inhabit these "lakes". This sheltered and little-visited area is also home to vast numbers of tropical birds, white-tailed deer and monkeys.

Nevis Island

The island of Nevis (area 93 sq. km) lies south of St. Christopher, approximately 350 km southeast of Puerto Rico and 80 km west of Antigua. The Indians called this island Wali ("Land of beautiful waters"), and the first British settlers - Dulcina ("Sweet"). It received its modern name from the light hand of Christopher Columbus, who in 1493 named it Nuestra Senora de Las Nevis ("Virgin of the Snow" - Columbus considered that this peak hidden by clouds was covered with snow). Since the 18th century, the island of Nevis has been known as the "Queen of the Caribbean", becoming one of the most fashionable resort areas on the planet over the past 100 years. The fertile soil and warm climate made it possible to form here the richest plantation "patrimony", which, along with prosperity and peace, allowed the islanders to quite calmly survive the earthquake and tsunami of 1680, which almost completely destroyed its capital, Jamestown. Intensive clearing of forests for plantations led to the fact that many areas of the once green island were noticeably deserted (the east coast, for example, almost completely lost its forests and even part of the coral reefs), but with the fading of the sugar industry, the island gradually began to regain its natural charm, turning into one of the most colorful places in the region. Moreover, unlike its northern neighbor, farmland is not visible on the island at all, which further enhances its natural charm.

Charlestown

The largest city, educational and commercial center on the island, Charlestown lies in the middle of the west coast of the island, between the forts of Fort Charles and Fort Black Rocks. The city is famous as a real open-air museum of colonial architecture - many small, but very well-preserved buildings of the 17th-19th centuries form its central part. Some of these have now been turned into museums, making Charlestown a good place to learn about local history. Numerous earthquakes, which repeatedly caused considerable damage to city blocks, led to the formation of a special architectural style here - most of the city's old houses are built on a stone foundation, but with wooden structures on the upper floors - such a "composite" is much more resistant to seismic activity.

The city center is quite compact - most of the historic neighborhoods are concentrated around Cotton Ginnery Mall, which houses most of Charlestown's retail outlets, and Main Street. Usually, all city tours begin with a visit to the Nevis Historical Museum, which occupies a Georgian building on the very site where the American statesman Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757 (the Hamilton house itself was destroyed by an earthquake in 1840). In addition to Hamilton's portraits, the museum contains a collection of photographs from the period and displays of Nevis culture and history. Another object very popular with guests of the island - the Horatio Nelson Museum lies in the southern part of the city, next to the Government House. The famous British admiral stayed on Nevis in the 80s of the XVIII century, fell in love with the niece of the governor of the island Fanny Nisbet and married her. The museum's collection largely consists of various utensils painted with portraits of the admiral, ceramic sculptures, and several personal objects of Nelson. However, it contains the largest collection of Nelson memorabilia in the Western Hemisphere, as well as a rather interesting exhibition dedicated to the influence of the "Mistress of the Seas" on the fate of the Caribbean.

A short walk east of the city center, on Governmentment Road, is the small and largely forgotten Jewish Cemetery, which is a simple grassy field dotted with horizontal gravestones inscribed in Hebrew, English and Portuguese. The oldest graves date back to 1684-1768, when up to 25% of the free population on Nevis were Sephardic Jews. A path that runs around the cemetery, commonly known to the locals as the Juish Walk, leads from the cemetery to a nearby gray stone building (built in 1684), which scientists believe was the site of the first synagogue in the Caribbean. The memorial square, which lies a little closer to the city center, was created in honor of the citizens of the island who died on the fronts of the world wars.

The Bat House, a short walk south of downtown Charleston, is an old hotel dating back to 1778 (one of the oldest inns in the Leeward Islands). The complex was erected over a thermal spring, the healing qualities of the mineral water of which were the main attraction of the island in the colonial years, when rich tourists came here even from Europe. Today, it is still in operation, however, in order to swim in the hot waters of Hot Springs, you need to bring your own towel and other accessories, since there are no facilities at the moment. Stretching between Market Road and the coast of Gallows Bay, Charlestown Market is a real commercial center and is open from Tuesday to Thursday and on Saturday mornings, when it seems that all the inhabitants of the city gather here.

Also noteworthy are the Courthouse (1825), the luxuriously finished building of the Public Library (XVIII century), the Alexandra Hospital building, the Nevis Philatelic Bureau (the stamps produced on the island are widely known among collectors all over the world), Eva Wilkin's studio, the Eden building -Brown Great House, Grave Park with its cricket fields, as well as Newcastle Pottery and a whole block of craft workshops south of Prince Charles Street. Some of the old plantation buildings, framing almost the entire perimeter of the city, have now been converted into cozy boarding houses, among which the Nisbet Hotel is the most famous.

The chaotic landscape of the area, which for obvious reasons received the name Gingerland ("country of ginger"), stretches south from the walls of Eden Brown Great House, skirting almost the entire southern coast of the island and even part of the western one. This area is famous for the greatest concentration of old sugar plantations, the calm charm of green hills and gently sloping seashores. The main attractions here are the Fig Tree Church (1680, the wedding place of Nelson and Fanny Nisbet), the Nevis Botanical Gardens (open from Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 16.30) near the Montpellier Hotel, where terraces of purple orchids are interspersed with groves tropical trees, as well as the once formidable Fort Charles (XVII-XIX centuries), which guarded the southwestern part of the island.

The coast north of Charleston is adorned with a string of small forts and fortified settlements, the largest of which is Fort Black Rocks, and the most colorful is Fort Ashby, which was built tentatively in 1702. It is Fort Ashby that is considered the only surviving site of the old capital of the island - Jamestown, washed into the sea by an earthquake and tidal wave in 1680. Located almost on the very shore of the magnificent Pinni beach, it has preserved several of its old guns and partially restored walls.

Banks and currency

Banks are open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 14.00, on Fridays - from 8.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00-17.00, however, some banks stop working with individuals as early as 13.00. Some bank offices in airports and seaports are open from Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 17.00, and exchange offices - from 8.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00 on weekdays.

Currency can be exchanged at almost any bank in the country, with the best rate usually offered for US dollars and euros.

Credit cards (Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, etc.) are accepted for payment in most restaurants, in almost all hotels and in many large stores. ATM machines can be found in most banks in the country.

Travel checks can be cashed almost everywhere - in bank offices, hotels and large stores. To avoid additional conversion costs, it is recommended to use traveler's checks in US dollars.

East Caribbean dollar (XCD or EC$), equal to 100 cents. In circulation there are banknotes in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 dollars and coins in denominations of 1 dollar, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent. The East Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US dollar and has not changed since 1976 (EC$2.7 = US$1).

The US dollar circulates freely on the islands, many prices are indicated both in US dollars and in East Caribbean dollars.

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September flew by, and then October. It's time for a traditional diving trip and this time we are going to explore the underwater world of the Caribbean again. Our ship starts from a small island nation - Set Keats and Nevis. We are starting to collect information about a new country.

General information:

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) is a state in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, consisting of two islands - Saint Kitts and Nevis, belonging to the Lesser Antilles. The area of ​​the country is 261 km². Population - 50 thousand people (2010). The capital city of Baster is located on the island of Saint Kitts. It is a member of the British Commonwealth, headed by the Queen of Great Britain. From the east it borders on Antigua and Barbuda, from the southeast - on Montserrat, in the northwest - on Sint Eustatius (a special municipality of the Netherlands), in the north - on Saint Barthelemy (an overseas community of France). All borders are maritime. The total length of the coastline is 135 km. The official language is English. Currency - East Caribbean dollar, rate 2.7 for 1 US dollar. Time: — 10 hours to Yekaterinburg. American sockets with flat pins. About 80 percent of the population are of the Negroid race.

Security questions:

When analyzing the information, I did not identify any serious factors (terrorism, hostilities, kidnappings, organized crime, epidemics) that pose a danger to tourists. Of course, petty criminal acts are not excluded, but in our time there are not so many absolutely safe countries.

Important is the fact of the climatic factor. This is the equator, the humidity is high, so there are a lot of mosquitoes, which means you need to be wary of all the terrible diseases that they carry. Be sure to use repellents.

Fraud related to the acquisition of a second citizenship is very common.

Interesting Facts:

- Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest country in the Western Hemisphere, both in terms of area and population.

- Naturally, Columbus discovered the islands, who would doubt ...

- He, sailing past the island of Nevis in 1493, called it "Nuestra Senora de Las Nieves", meaning "Our Lady in the Snow", mistaking the dense layers of clouds at the peak of the mountains for snow.

- The country has Citizenship by Investment program. It was created to attract foreign capital to the country. To obtain a second citizenship, an investor can choose two ways.
The first way - Contributions to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund does not imply a return on investment.
The second way - the purchase of real estate in St. Kitts and Nevis - THEORETICALLY (author's note) involves a return on investment (real estate can be sold after 5 years).
Approval of real estate objects and verification of applicants for citizenship is carried out by the organization CIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit), a specially created structure dealing in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis ONLY with issues of issuing economic citizenship. According to the law, the minimum value of real estate for investment in order to obtain a second citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis must be from 400,000 US dollars or the purchase of land in the Christophe Harbor project worth more than 700,000 dollars. The CIU does not work directly with potential applicants for citizenship, it is handled by government-licensed agents, a list of which is on the ministry's website.
The money received in the form of grants to S.I.D.F, which is a state public charitable foundation, goes to the development of infrastructure. Minimum subsidy to S.I.D.F. $250,000 per applicant, $300,000 for a family of up to 4 people, $350,000 for a family of five (prices subject to change). The applicant's family is a spouse who has an officially registered marriage, their children under 18 years old, or 18-25 years old, the child must be fully supported by the investor and study at the full-time faculty of the university, as well as parents over 65 years old.

— 9 Benefits (VERY DOUBT) of a Second Citizenship and Passport of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis:
1) Citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, it is also the citizenship of a country - a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations (The Commonwealth of Nations). The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis considers Elizabeth II to be its monarch, while remaining an independent sovereign state. Australia, New Zealand, Canada are in the same status. The Commonwealth includes 54 sovereign states. The total population of the Commonwealth countries is about 1.8 billion, about 30% of the world's population. The Commonwealth is an organization within which countries differing in level of development and nature of the economy can enter into close and equal cooperation.
2) Citizens of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, these are also citizens of a member country of the Caribbean Community (Caribbean Community (CARICOM)). CARICOM is a trade and economic union of the countries of South America for 2012, it includes 15 states and 5 more countries are associative members of the community. At the moment, countries such as Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia are active to join the union.
3) Citizenship of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, it is also the citizenship of a country that is part of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Economic and Monetary Union of the Caribbean. The members of the union have a common currency - the East Caribbean dollar.
4) Citizenship of the Federation is given for life and is inherited by your children and grandchildren.
5) One of the options for obtaining a second citizenship may be the purchase of real estate approved by the government for citizenship. Both islands of the Federation currently have offers for investments with a guaranteed (VERY DOUBT - author's notes) income for 5 mandatory years of ownership. There are proposals both for the acquisition of full ownership and fractional ownership in resort real estate.
6) There is no need to be a resident of the islands and no need to visit the islands. Citizenship can also be obtained through a donation to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund.
7) The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis recognizes dual citizenship, and does not require you to renounce your first, when obtaining yours.
8) Traveling without a visa and living in other countries without a visa with a passport of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
9) With the passport of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, opportunities open up for optimizing taxation and protecting capital.

- The well-known "VKontakte" Pavel Durov has already taken advantage of this opportunity.

— Saint Kitts and Nevis is a world-famous off-shore. Therefore, the legal and financial business on the islands is more profitable than traditional sugarcane plantations.

- Looking at the national flag of the country, it would be logical to assume that two stars represent Saint Kitts and Nevis, respectively. However, it is not. As conceived by the creator, two stars suddenly mean "hope and freedom."

- Admiral Nelson's wife was born in Nevis, and here they married in the presence of the King of Great Britain.

- They say that in order to rent a car on the island of Nevis ... you need to get a local license. The minimum term for issuing rights is three months and this pleasure costs about 25 US dollars.

- On the island of Nevis, Princess Diana with Princes William and Harry was recovering from her divorce from Charles.

Visa features:

Starting May 24, 2013, Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit St. Kitts and Nevis, provided that the purpose of the visit is tourism or a business trip, and the period of stay in the country does not exceed three months.

Tourist season:

The tropical climate of Saint Kitts and Nevis is formed under the influence of the trade winds. The climate is humid and hot, with average monthly temperatures around 26°C, occasionally dropping to 18°C ​​or rising to 32°C. Precipitation is from 1500 mm per year in the lowlands to 3700 mm in the mountains. There is no rainy season as such. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. The relatively dry season runs from December to April. The best time to visit the country is during the summer "low season" (June to August) when the weather is dry and cool. Although, the islands are in an equatorial climate and the weather is approximately the same.

Figali there to do:

- Lay on the beach, swim in the wonderful sea.

- Of course, scuba diving.

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