Saint Kitts and Nevis flag

Country in North America

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis belongs to North America. The capital city is Basseterre.

CapitalBasseterre
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Population51k

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy
Independence1983
Area261 km2
Population density196/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-869
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.777
Safety index
53.0
Internet access
77%
Life expectancy
75.9

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Liamuiga1,156 m
Nevis Peak985 m
Saddle Hill350 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity97%
  • No religion2%
  • Other1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Brimstone Hill FortressA UNESCO fortress built by slave labour to defend British sugar interests.
Nevis Peak HikeA cloud forest trail to the summit of a dormant volcanic cone.
Pinney's BeachA long palm-lined beach on the sheltered Caribbean side of Nevis.
Romney ManorA restored plantation house with botanical gardens and a batik art workshop.
Luxury EscapesFour Seasons Nevis and similar resorts make these islands a discreet retreat.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Basseterre
14k
Sandy Point
3k
Charlestown
2.4k

Climate Overview

25CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
1,400 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical maritimeClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day19 September
Electricity230V, Type A/D/G