Saint Kitts and Nevis Overview
- Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Area: 269.4 sq km
- Capital: Basseterre
- Population: 46,000 (estimate 2003)
- Language: English (official), English Creole
- Religion: Anglican 33.3%, Protestant 28.2%, others 38.5%
- Government system: Constitutional Monarchy
- Main cities: Salders, Sandy Point Town, Newcastle, Charlestown, Basseterre
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Useful Information on Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (100 cents)
- International dialing code: 001869
- International vehicle code: KN
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: Passport
- Required vaccinations: No
- Electric current: 230V
- Measurement system: Imperial system
- Time difference: – 4 hours (from Italy time)
- Fixed date holidays: Carnival is celebrated from December 24 to January 2
- Climate: Saint Kitts and Nevis have a tropical climate with frequent rainfall. The best time to visit is from February to April, the relatively dry season. Between August and October the country is often hit by severe tropical hurricanes.
- Average temperatures: 27°C (24°C in winter, 30°C in summer)
- Transportation: The only way to reach St Kitts is by departing from the United States. American Airlines operates daily flights between St Kitts and Miami, New York, and Boston via San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tourists coming from Europe or Canada must connect through Antigua, St Martin, or San Juan. The best way to explore the island is by renting a car.
- Airports: Basseterre, Newcastle
