Saint Kitts and Nevis - City of Charlestown

"Charlestown was established around 1660 and soon thereafter became the capital of nevis and seat of the Leeward Islands Government until the mid-1720's. Situated on the coast and site the best anchorage in Nevis, the town boasts many 19th century buildings. Georgian architecture is the prevalent type with about half of the existing structure coming from the 1850 to 1900 period. Charlestown continues to be the center of Nevis commercial activity and business center. New construction is being consictent with prevaling architectural style. The population is about 2000 people." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

View of Charlestown, Nevis island. Nevis issues its own stamps different from St. Kitts. Postmarked Charlestown on December 8, 2010 and arrived in Penang the following year on January 4, 2011. Thanks to Michael of South Africa who went to Nevis Island in the Caribbean.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - Historic zone of Basseterre

"Founded circa 1625 as the first French town in the Caribbean, Basseterre is located on a shelterd bay opening upon an extensive and fertile plain. It became the British capital in 1727. The design of the oldest section is French, while many of the older buildings combine elements of french and English colonial architecture. The town, with a population of some 15000 is the capital of the country of St.Kitts and Nevis, and is the main commercial centre. There are two port facilities- one for cardgo, the other for travellers (mainly cruise ship). The international airport is just two miles from the town centre." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Took me a while to get a postcard from St. Kitts and Nevis. I was surprise to know that St. Kitts and Nevis have their own stamps for commercial reason. This postcard was sent from St. Kitts, thanks to Ann of Florida who went on a Caribbean cruise.