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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Capital: Basseterre
- Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO site since 1999, sits about 296 metres above sea level on St Kitts.
- Nevis Peak rises to 985 metres and dominates the island of Nevis, with rainforest on its slopes.
- Port Zante in Basseterre is built on reclaimed land in the bay and includes a marina.
- Alexander Hamilton's birthplace in Charlestown is a restored stone building that now holds the Museum of Nevis History.