Facts

About Saint Kitts & Nevis

The dual island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis offers both the lively and the relaxing depending upon what island you visit. While there is talk of official separation into two independent nations, this is not affecting the numbers of travelers who are taking advantage of the many resort hotels, peaceful beaches, and great hiking trails.

Saint Kitts & Nevis Facts

• Full Name: Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Capital City: Basseterre
• Area: 104 sq km/40 sq miles
• Population: 40,700
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 ()
• Languages: English (other)
• Religion: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Adventist, Moravian, Jehovah's Witness
• Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
• Electricity: 230V 60HzHz
• Electric Plug Details: British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade; South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
• Country Dialing Code: 869