Saint Kitts and Nevis
Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
People: Kittitian or Nevisian
Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 51,320. Its capital city is Basseterre, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Saint Kitts and Nevis has no land borders.
By the numbers, Saint Kitts and Nevis is the 188th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 189th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 197 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Saint Kitts and Nevis — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Basseterre |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 51,320 |
| Area | 261 km² |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1869 |
| Internet TLD | .kn |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | KN / KNA |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Kitts and Nevis
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), symbol $.
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
What is the dialling code for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The international dialling code for Saint Kitts and Nevis is +1869.
What side of the road does Saint Kitts and Nevis drive on?
Saint Kitts and Nevis drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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