AMERICAS

KN flag Saint Kitts and Nevis

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions
Population 51,320
Advisory Level 1
GDP/Capita $23,961
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
KN flag Saint Kitts and Nevis
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About Saint Kitts and NevisOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country located in the Caribbean consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. With 261 square kilometres (101 sq mi) of territory, and roughly 48,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population, as well as the world's smallest sovereign federation. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Charles III as king and head of state.

Capital Basseterre
Population 51,320
Area 261 km²
Languages English
Currency Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
GDP/Capita $23,961
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to this country.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
GDP
$1.1B
GDP per Capita
$23,961

Development

Life Expectancy
72.2 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Basseterre
Area
261 km²
Population
51,320
Timezone
UTC-04:00
Languages
English
Calling Code
+1869
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
KN