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).
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.
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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UNESCO British colonial fortress — the Gibraltar of the West Indies, built by enslaved Africans
A dormant volcano rising 985m — the cloud-wreathed centrepiece of the island
Nevis's stunning palm-fringed beach with views of St Kitts — one of the Caribbean's finest
The birthplace of Alexander Hamilton on Nevis — a historic site for American history
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
The official language(s) of Saint Kitts and Nevis are English.
The population of Saint Kitts and Nevis is approximately 47K.
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a GDP of $1.1B, with a GDP per capita of $23,404.
The best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis is December–May. The climate is Tropical, dry season December–May.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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