Saint Kitts And Nevis Quick Facts…
Official Name | Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Common Name | Saint Kitts And Nevis – /seɪnt ˌkɪts ənd ˈni.vɪs/ |
Nationality | Kittitian(s), Nevisian(s) – noun; Kittitian, Nevisian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1983 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 14 parishes |
Total Population | 55,133 (#207) with 31.1% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Basseterre (capital city) |
Major Languages | English (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 79% of total population |
Currency | East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $1.4 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $28,800 (#74) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 261 sq km / 101 sq mi (#221) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – Caribbean Islands |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea |
National Anthem: “Oh Land of Beauty!”