Country Guide • St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis (officially known as St Christopher and Nevis) are two islands that lie in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean.
| Official Name | Federation of St Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Area | 261km² (101mile²) |
| Population | 38,700 |
| Continent | Caribbean/North America |
| Population per mile² | 385 |
| Capital City | Basseterre |
| Religions | 75% Protestant, 11% Roman Catholic |
| Language | English |
| Government | Independent state within the British Commonwealth |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
| GDP | $339 million |
| GDP per Head | $8,800 |
| Natural Resources | |
| Land Use | Arable Land 16.67% |
| Agriculture | Sugarcane, rice, yams, vegetables, bananas; fish |
| Industry | Sugar processing, tourism, cotton, salt, copra, clothing, footwear, beverages |
| Tourism | St Kitts and Nevis has pristine Atlantic and Caribbean beaches, emerald green hills and a majestic volcano. Add a tropical rainforest with resident Vervet monkeys, and breathtaking reefs abundant with sea life. St. Kitts is a lush tropical paradise without the usual tourist trappings. Offering immeasurable beauty, sun-drenched days and tourist-friendly residents, St. Kitts is the perfect vacation destination for families, nature lovers, scuba divers, adventure travelers and for those simply seeking a tranquil and picturesque place to relax |
| Natural Hazards | Hurricanes (July to October) |
| Health Risks | Dengue fever, diarrhoea and intestinal parasites |
| Climate | St. Kitts and Nevis has a tropical climate. There is a steady cool breeze for most of the year and humidity is low at 71%. Average annual rainfall is 54 inches and from May - October rainfall is heavier while temperatures are a little hotter. Average temperature ranges are from 24°C to 27°C throughout the year |
| Time | GMT/UTC-4 hours |
| National Days | September 19 Independence Day |
| Visas | British Passport holders do not require visas to visit St Kitts and Nevis. Your passports should be valid for at least 6 months. On entry you are granted 3 weeks stay. If you wish to stay longer you must apply for an extension of stay through the St Kitts and Nevis Immigration Department. All visitors need passports except US and Canadian citizens, who may enter with proof of citizenship such as an official birth certificate and a photo ID. Visitors are required to be in possession of a roundtrip or onward ticket |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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