The profile of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Area: 269.4 sq km
- Capital: Basseterre
- Population: 46,000 (estimate 2003)
- Language: English (official), English Creole
- Religion: Anglicans 33.3%, Protestants 28.2%, others 38.5%
- Form of government: Constitutional Monarchy
- Main cities: Salders, Sandy Point Town, Newcastle, Charlestown, Basseterre
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Useful Information about Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (100 cents)
- International dialing code: 001869
- International vehicle registration: KN
- Driving lane: left
- Entry documents: Passport
- Vaccination required: No
- Electric current: 230V
- Unit of measurement: imperial system
- Time zones: -4 hours (Italy time)
- Fixed date holidays: from December 24 to January 2 carnival is celebrated
- Climate: Saint Kitts and Nevis have a tropical climate with frequent rainfall. The best time to visit is between February and April, the relatively dry season. From August to October the country is often subject to violent tropical hurricanes.
- Average temperatures: 27°C (24°C in winter, 30°C in summer)
- Transport: The only way to reach St Kitts is to depart from the United States. American Airlines has daily flights between St Kitts and Miami, New York, and Boston, via San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tourists departing from Europe or Canada must stop over in Antigua, St Martin, or San Juan. The best way to visit the island is to rent a car.
- Airports: Basseterre, Newcastle
