Saint Kitts and Nevis — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a country in North America with 51,320 inhabitants across 261 km². The national currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($ XCD). The official language is English.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a GDP per capita of $23,961, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Land & Location
Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in Caribbean at coordinates 17.33°N, 62.75°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 261 km² (101 mi²). Population density: 197 people per km². The highest point is Mount Liamuiga at 1,156 m.
1,156 m
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Saint Kitts and Nevis, including Warner Park Sporting Complex with a capacity of 10,000 seats.
10,000 seats
Parks & Wildlife
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 1 zoo and 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Cities Across Saint Kitts and Nevis
Regional Breakdown
Saint George Basseterre
1 cities · 12,920 people
Largest: Basseterre
Saint Anne Sandy Point
1 cities · 3,140 people
Largest: Sandy Point Town
Saint John Figtree
1 cities · 2,922 people
Largest: Fig Tree
Saint George Gingerland
1 cities · 2,568 people
Largest: Market Shop
Saint Paul Capesterre
1 cities · 2,460 people
Largest: Saint Paul’s
Middle Island
1 cities · 2,332 people
Largest: Middle Island
Christ Church Nichola Town
1 cities · 2,059 people
Largest: Nicola Town
Trinity Palmetto Point
1 cities · 1,692 people
Largest: Trinity
Saint Paul Charlestown
1 cities · 1,538 people
Largest: Charlestown
Saint Mary Cayon
1 cities · 788 people
Largest: Cayon
Saint Peter Basseterre
1 cities · 592 people
Largest: Monkey Hill
Saint John Capesterre
1 cities · 592 people
Largest: Dieppe Bay Town
Saint James Windwa
1 cities · 493 people
Largest: Newcastle
Saint Thomas Lowland
1 cities · 381 people
Largest: Cotton Ground
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 is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population of approximately 51,320 people.
- What continent is Saint Kitts and Nevis in?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis located?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 17.3°N, 62.8°W.
- What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($ XCD).
- What is the capital and currency of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
- What language is spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
- What is the area of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis covers a total area of 261 km² (101 square miles).
- How large is Saint Kitts and Nevis in square miles?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has a total area of approximately 101 square miles (261 km²).
- What is the population density of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population density of approximately 197 people per km².
- Is Saint Kitts and Nevis an independent country?
- Yes, Saint Kitts and Nevis is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Saint Kitts and Nevis have any land borders?
- No, Saint Kitts and Nevis has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The GDP per capita of Saint Kitts and Nevis is approximately $23,961.
- What is the country calling code for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The international calling code for Saint Kitts and Nevis is +1869. To call Saint Kitts and Nevis from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +1869 and the local number.
- What time zone is Saint Kitts and Nevis in?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest point in Saint Kitts and Nevis is Mount Liamuiga at 1,156 m (3,793 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Saint Kitts and Nevis is approximately $22,470 (World Bank data).