Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, it is home to roughly 46,843 people and covers an area of about 261 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Saint Kitts and Nevis — its capital Basseterre, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Saint Kitts and Nevis on the map
Geographically, Saint Kitts and Nevis belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 261 km², which makes it the 217th largest country or territory on Earth.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Basseterre, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how kittitian or nevisian life really works.
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Population and languages of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Around 46,843 people live in Saint Kitts and Nevis, making it the 211th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Saint Kitts and Nevis is called a Kittitian or Nevisian.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Saint Kitts and Nevis — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Saint Kitts and Nevis
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Saint Kitts and Nevis is +1869. Websites from the country typically use the .kn internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Saint Kitts and Nevis are its flag, its capital Basseterre, and its approximate population of 46,843.
Fun facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's flag emoji is 🇰🇳 — its two-letter country code is KN and its three-letter code is KNA.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis covers 261 km², ranking 217th in the world by area.
- With about 46,843 people, Saint Kitts and Nevis holds the 211th spot in the world population ranking.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member state of the United Nations.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Saint Kitts and Nevis — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
- What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population of approximately 46,843 people, ranking 211th in the world.
- Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis located?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The main language spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
- What currency is used in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
