10 interesting facts about the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis you did not know

Novieku Babatunde Adeola September 19, 2019

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The Island of St Kitts and Nevis was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1493 although it was already inhabited. He subsequently gave the names San Martín to the island, now known as Nevis and San Cristóbal to Saint Kitts.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: September 19, 2019

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