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Saint Kitts and Nevis: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Saint Kitts and Nevis: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Population
- 46,922
- Area
- 261 km²
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar ($)
#189 by population · #190 by area · #185 economy in the world · #53 by population density
Population and society
Population of kn, 1960–2025. From 55,810 in 1960 to 46,922 in 2025. Its peak: 55,810 in 1960.
- Population density
- 180 per km² (rank 53 of 194)
- Urban population
- 31.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 18.3% (2025)
- Over 65
- 11.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.53 (2024)
- Internet users
- 76.9% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $1.2B (rank 185 of 194)
- Inflation
- 3.6% (2023)
- Forests
- 42.1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 2.9 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- O Land of Beauty!
- Official name
- Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
- Motto
- Country Above Self (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 4.0, BaronJaguar).
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1869
- Internet domain
- .kn
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Demonym
- Kittitian or Nevisian
Geography
- Continent
- Americas
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Mount Liamuiga (1,156 m)
- Largest city
- Basseterre, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary monarchy · Federal state
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1983)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $25,223 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 72.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.84 (rank 58 of 193)
Parishes in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Nichola Town | Nichola Town | 1,922 (2011) | 18 |
| Saint Anne Sandy Point | Sandy Point Town | 2,626 (2011) | 13 |
| Saint George Basseterre | Basseterre | 12,635 (2011) | 29 |
| Saint George Gingerland | Market Shop | 2,496 (2011) | 19 |
| Saint James Windward | Newcastle | 2,038 (2011) | 32 |
| Saint John Capesterre (Saint John Capisterre Parish) | Dieppe Bay Town | 2,962 (2011) | 24 |
| Saint John Figtree | Figtree | 3,827 (2011) | 22 |
| Saint Mary Cayon | Cayon | 3,435 (2011) | 15 |
| Saint Paul Capesterre (Saint John Capisterre Parish) | Dieppe Bay Town | 2,962 (2011) | 24 |
| Saint Paul Charlestown | Charlestown | 1,847 (2011) | 3.6 |
| Saint Peter Basseterre | Monkey Hill | 4,670 (2011) | 20 |
| Saint Thomas Lowland | Cotton Ground | 2,069 (2011) | 18 |
| Saint Thomas Middle Island | Middle Island | 2,657 (2022) | 24 |
| Trinity Palmetto Point | Trinity | 1,701 (2011) | 15 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre
How many people live in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
46,922 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
East Caribbean Dollar
What is the official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
English
What is the calling code of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
+1869
Which countries border Saint Kitts and Nevis?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Mount Liamuiga (1,156 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.