St. Kitts and Nevis is a two-island state in the Caribbean Sea with its capital in Basseterre, which is one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean. The country is also known as the "Sugar City" because of the industrial production of sugar cane.
In 1958, St. Kitts and Nevis joined the West Indies Federation, but four years later became an associated state called St. Christopher Nevis-Anguilla, leaving the federation. Anguilla seceded from the federation in 1969 and formalized this decision in 1980. This led to the need to create a new flag for the remaining parts of the federation, as the previous flag symbolized the unification of the three islands. The flag was designed by a student after a national competition and adopted in 1983, on Independence Day.

The income of St. Kitts and Nevis is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism. That is why the country is a popular tourist destination, as it has a rich history and numerous attractions, such as the Brimstone Hill fortress, which was built by slaves in 1690, and the sugar train, known for its history and use for tourist excursions.