Saint George Basseterre is one of 14 administrative
parishes that make up
Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the largest parish on Saint Kitts and the second largest parish in Saint Kitts and Nevis (after
Saint James Windward). It is by far the most populous parish in the federation, holding nearly a third of the country's population. It is home to the city of
Basseterre, capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and also has a longer coastline than any other parish in Saint Kitts and Nevis.