ABOUT

St. Kitts and Nevis

Two islands. One nation.
A remarkable people, a rich history and a bright future.

General Information

Official Name
The Federation of Saint Christopher
(St. Kitts) and Nevis
Capital City
St. Kitts – Basseterre
Nevis – Charlestown
Nationality
Kittitian / Nevisian
Official Language
English
Population
50,726*
Independence Day
September 19th, 1983

Geography

Both islands have their highest peaks centrally located and are surrounded by tropical rainforests. These areas are for the most part uninhabited, with the majority of the population living along the coast.

Area
St. Kitts – 69 sq. miles
Nevis – 36 sq. miles
Location
17°20’ North, 62°45’ West
Highest Point
St. Kitts – Mount Liamuiga 1,156m (3,792ft)
Nevis – Nevis Peak 985m (3,232ft)

Economy

Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
GDP
—

Political Structure

Government Type
Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State
King Charles III
(September 8th, 2022 to present)
Governor General
Dame Marcella Liburd, GCMG, J.P.
(February 1st, 2023 to present)
Head of Government
Leader of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis
(August 6th, 2022 to present)

Communications

International Dialing Code
+1 869
Internet Domain
.kn

Ports and Harbours

Airports
St. Kitts – Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
Nevis – Vance W. Amory International Airport
Seaports
St. Kitts – Basseterre Harbour
Nevis – Charlestown Harbour

National Symbols

OUR HISTORY

A Remarkable History

St. Kitts was once known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies for its domination of 18th-century colonial battles. How the island rose to become the world’s leader in sugarcane cultivation, an inspiration for the industrial revolution in the process.

READ THE STORY

St. Kitts was once known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies for its domination of 18th- century colonial battles. How the island rose to become the world’s leader in sugarcane cultivation, an inspiration for the industrial revolution in the process.

Contact Us

Government Headquarters Church Street, Basseterre

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
1 869 465 2521