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1. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks as number 212 in size among the world's nations, with an area of 261 square kilometers. How many islands are included in determining this area?
2. Island nations are typically surrounded by a single body of water. In the case of Saint Kitts and Nevis, what body of water surrounds the islands?
3. This map of Saint Kitts and Nevis shows them as being mountainous, with two major peaks on Saint Kitts, and one central peak on Nevis. This is a useful clue to help identify the type of island that they are considered to be. Which of these are they?
4. The islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis are separated by a channel called The Narrows. Approximately how wide is this channel at its narrowest point?
5. The highest point in the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis has the same name as the name the Kalinago people used for the island of Saint Kitts before the arrival of European colonists. What was that name?
6. There are many islands in the Leeward Islands. Which of these is NOT an immediate neighbour of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
7. Saint Kitts and Nevis, being mountainous, have a number of streams running down the mountainsides, at least during the rainy season, but there is only one lake of any significant size on the islands. What is its name?
8. Among other items, the coat of arms of Saint Kitts and Nevis includes the head of a Carib, a fleur-de-lis and a rose. What nationality is NOT represented by one of these symbols?
9. In 1984, damage from Hurricane Klaus caused the permanent closure of the port of the country's second largest city, located on the island of Saint Kitts. What city suffered this damage?
10. The hill in this photo is Brimstone Hill, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, for historical, cultural and architectural reasons. Which of these describes the events of the Battle of Brimstone Hill, which took place in 1782?
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