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Caribbean · Country dossier
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
CapitalBasseterre
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
PowerType D / G · 230 V
LanguagesEnglish
Saint Kitts and Nevis, with its capital in Basseterre, is in Caribbean and home to about 51.3K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). Most international arrivals come through Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB).
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Population
- 51.3K (51,320)
- Area
- 261 km²
Right now in Basseterre
Local time in Basseterre — America/St_Kitts
Weather in Basseterre
Before you go
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1869
- Internet domain
- .kn
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Time zones
- America/St_Kitts
Power
Plug types: Type D, Type G
Voltage 230 V · Frequency 60 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — Saint Kitts and Nevis, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.