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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis
Capital
Basseterre
Population
47K
Area
261 km²
Language
English

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Basseterre, with a population of approximately 47K and a total area of 261 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

📊 Quick Facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Population
47K
total residents
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Total Area
261 km²
land coverage
🏙️
Pop. Density
180/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.1B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$23,404
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
135 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1983
established
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Local Time in Basseterre

Saint Kitts and Nevis covers an area of 261 km² with a population density of 180/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.1B ($23,404 per capita) and gained independence in 1983. It has a coastline of 135 km.

Did You Know?

Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. The island of Nevis is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, the US Founding Father whose face appears on the $10 bill.

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✈️ Travel Information for Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Best Time to Visit
December–May
Tropical, dry season December–May
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Cost of Travel
Mid–Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis on the Map

Street-level photo from Basseterre
📍 Basseterre · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Saint Kitts and Nevis World Rankings

1st
Smallest Western State
Smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere
1st
First British Colony
First British colony in the Caribbean, established 1623
1st
Alexander Hamilton
Nevis is the birthplace of US Founding Father Alexander Hamilton
1st
Mother Colony
Called the Mother Colony of the West Indies

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Kitts and Nevis

What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.

What continent is Saint Kitts and Nevis in?

Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?

Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-869.

What is the GDP of Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis has a GDP of $1.1B, with a GDP per capita of $23,404.

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