Nevis

Nevis is a Caribbean island that is part of Saint Kitts and Nevis, an independent federation. Located in the Caribbean Sea, it is the smaller of the two islands that make up the federation, with Saint Kitts being the main island.

Nevis was inhabited by indigenous peoples long before European colonization. The English took control of the island in 1628, and Nevis became an important sugar plantation, worked by African slaves. In the 19th century, sugar production began to decline, but the island retained some economic and cultural significance.

In 1967, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained autonomy within the British Empire, and in 1983, the federation became fully independent. Today, Nevis is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, mountains, and historical heritage, including the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.