Volcanic beach on the island of St. Kitts

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The seashore formation known as Black Rocks is located on the north side of the island of St Kitts. A remnant of the once active volcano Mt. Liamuiga. This stratovolcano forms the western part of the island. These rocks being formed of the hot lava as it entered the cool Caribbean.

Stamps

On the left one more stamp issued by the Department of Tiny Stamps picturing a pineapple. On the right a Zebra butterfly.

A big thank you for Olga!  

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Brimstone Hill Fortress, St Kitts

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Saint Kitts is an island in the West Indies (the Caribbean). Saint Kitts and the neighboring island of Nevis constitute one country. The islands are located between the tiny island of Sint Eustatius and Montserrat. The capital of St Kitts is Basseterre and it has a population of 44,000.    

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas.

Stamp

A Christmas stamp, probably issued 2013 but couldn’t find it on the www. 

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