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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Nevis
- Charlestown
Charlestown
The unassuming capital of Nevis is one of the most charming
towns in the Caribbean, with a small population and a tranquil
atmosphere to match. Eighteenth and 19th century Georgian buildings
remain from the colonial era, with ground floors of stone and
wooden structures upstairs, a building custom that came about due
to the destruction caused by the frequent earthquakes of the 1800s.
Part of Charlestown's vivid history was the birth of Alexander
Hamilton, the great American statesman, whose family estate home
has been turned into a museum of Nevis history as well as Hamilton
memorabilia. Charlestown is also the site of the Jewish cemetery, a
reminder of the Sephardic Jews whose sought-after sugar processing
techniques were responsible for the ultimate success and prosperity
of the sugar industry on the island.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language.
Money
The official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which
is divided into 100 cents. It is tied to the US dollar at a rate of
US$1=EC$2.70. Most businesses accept US Dollar notes as payment,
but change is given in EC$. Travellers cheques and major credit
cards are widely accepted, and major currencies can be exchanged at
banks, with US Dollars the cheapest to exchange. Most banks are
closed on weekends, but provide 24-hour ATM services.
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