Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Terrain: volcanic with mountainous interiors
Climate: tropical tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Highest Point: 1156 — Mount Liamuiga 1,156 m
Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Natural Resources: Arable land, fish, and scenic landscapes supporting tourism. The twin-island federation also benefits from fertile volcanic soils suited to agricultural production, with sugarcane historically the dominant crop before the industry's closure in 2005. Today, small-scale farming of vegetables, fruits, and coconuts continues, alongside fishing in the surrounding Caribbean waters. The islands' natural beauty and coastal resources remain economically significant, underpinning a tourism sector that has become the primary driver of the national economy.
Natural Hazards: hurricanes (July to October)

Current Environmental Issues: NA
International Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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