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Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean Islands are a large group of islands that separate the Caribbean Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico. The grouping is over 2,000 miles long, and is made up of over 1,000 islands. Due to the tropical scenery, warm waters, and rich culture, the area is a popular cruise ship and vacation destination.
1,666 Questions
How many hours does it take to get from Jackson MS to Grenada MS?
It depends on which route you take.
I-55 North is 114 miles and takes up to 1 hr. and 56 min.
US-49 North is 131 miles and takes up to 2 hr. and 27 min.
What is the calling code to call US from st maarten?
To call from Sint Maarten (the Dutch half of the island) to the United States, just dial 1 + area code + number. (International rates will apply.)
To call from the French side of the island, dial 00 1 and then the area code and number.
Is basseterre a capital in st kitts and nevis?
Yes it is, Basseterre is located on the island of St. Kitts and it is the official capital of the sovereign state of St. Kitts and Nevis.
What is the national tree for St.Kitts and Nevis?
The national tree of St. Kitts and Nevis is the "Cannonball Tree" (Couroupita guianensis). This tree is known for its large, round fruits that resemble cannonballs and its striking flowers, which are often fragrant. It holds cultural significance and is commonly found in the Caribbean, valued for its beauty and unique characteristics.
What are four french name places in stKitts?
In St. Kitts, four locations with French names include Basseterre, which is the capital city, and the nearby area of La Vallee. Other notable places include the coastal area of Frigate Bay and the scenic mountain range known as the Philippe Mountain. These names reflect the island's colonial history and its French influence.
Is gay marriage allowed in Saint Lucia?
No, in fact gay sexual activity is illegal in St. Lucia.
In fact, Saint Lucia was also the only UN member in the Americas to formally oppose the UN declaration on sexual orientation and gender identity.
No, St Maarten is not in Aruba.
Specifically, St Maarten and Aruba are separate and distinct Caribbean islands. St Maarten is the name of the Dutch portion of the island whose French portion is called St-Martin. It is about 186 miles/300 kilometers to the east of Puerto Rico.
In contrast, Aruba is an island 17 miles/27.36 kilometers off the coast of Venezuela.
Is there a library on the island of St. Kitts?
Yes.
The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College on St. Kitts has a library and the capital Basseterre has a public library - Charles A. Halbert Public Library.
What is the time difference between New York and Saint Lucia?
When the United States is on Standard Time, St. Lucia is one hour ahead of New York. When the U.S. is on Daylight Saving Time, there is no time difference between New York and St. Lucia.
7 AM Eastern Standard Time = 8 AM Eastern Daylight Saving Time = 8 AM Atlantic Standard Time
Saba's administrative centre is 'The Bottom', but the Netherlands has taken the posistion none of the Antilles can legally separate from the Netherlands.
Which is the smallest country in the western hemisphere Grenada or Saint Lucia?
The smallest country in the western hemisphere is not Grenada, neither is it St. Lucia. The smallest country in the western hemisphere is St. Kitts and Nevis. Its landmass measures 104 sq. miles and has a population of less than 50,000. The island Grenada is about 133 sq. miles and that does not include the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique which together make up the country Grenada.
Is Haitian Creole the same as Saint Lucia Creole?
Haitian creole and St.Lucian creole are certainly related however there are differences in pronunciation and there are slight differences in vocabulary. St.Lucian creole has been significantly influenced by the English language whereas Haitian creole has not. The two are however for the most part mutually intelligible.
Martinique is an island located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, and its population is 402,000 (historical population 2008 estimate)
What was the leading group of people along the gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean coast?
It would depend on the time. The first civilization to appear in Mexico were the Olmecs, who arose on the Gulf of Mexico lowlands between 1500 and 400 BC; then the Mayan Civilization became the dominant power in the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of Central America between 250 and 900 AD.
Nowadays several Native American groups are located in the area, including the Yucatec Maya, Huastec and Otomi peoples.
Why did thomas warner found st kitts a desirable settlement?
It's what we are learning in history class and I am an expert lol. Thomas warner was approached by captain Painton and he told Warner all about the qualities that St.kitts possessed to make it an ideal place for settlement and crop production. He told him about the continual easterly trade winds that kept the island cool, the caribs seemed friendly (but the weren't after a while), the fertile soil, it was easy to defend and the island had healthy climate unlike Guyana that was swampy. According to Painton St.kitts was an ideal place for tobacco production and settlement unlike Guyana where the tobacco production failed not necessarily the settlement.
Do Trinidad and tobago nationals need a visa to enter Martinique?
No....a Trinidad & Tobago national with a valid T&T Passport does not need a Visa to enter Martinique as long as the stay does not exceed 90 days.
Hoe wordt een inwoner van sint maarten genoemd?
Een inwoner van Sint Maarten is een "St. Maartener" genoemd.
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A inhabitant from Sint Maarten is called an "St. Maartener".
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What were two reasons the Reagan administration used to justify invading Grenada in 1983?
American students were there
The nation was leaning towards Communism
