Saint Kitts and Nevis - Tourism and Travel

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is made up of two volcanic islands in the Caribbean Sea, in the Leeward Islands.

St. Kitts and Nevis has an area of 101 square miles (261 square kilometers).

Both islands have many forests and mountains.

There are many beaches.

The climate is wet and warm.

The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre, on the island of Saint Kitts.

52,000 people live in St. Kitts and Nevis, about three fourths of them on St. Kitts Island.

95% of the population is black.

English is the official language. English Creole is also spoken.

33% of the people are Anglican, 29% are Methodist, 9% are Moravian and 7% are Roman Catholic.

Agriculture is the primary economic activity.

The main agricultural export is sugar.

Tourism, offshore banking, clothing manufacture and the manufacture of electronic components are also important industries.

Saint Kitts and Nevis has a parliamentary system of government.

It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The official currency of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which is made up of 100 cents.