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Nevis Island


History of Jewish immigration

In the mid 18th century a vibrant Jewish community in Charlestown has been grouped on the island.

A little about the country

Nevis Island is an island of America located in the Windward Islands, West Indies.

Nieves has at least thirteen volcanoes, the most recent eruption occurred between six thousand and ten years ago, and its capital is the town of Charlestown.

It has an area of 93.3 km, its highest point is Mount Nevis.

It has a population of around 12,106 people and one of the highest literacy rates in America, with about 98%.

Current capital is Charlestown.

The language is english.
The currency is Eastern Caribbean dollar.