Saint Kitts and Nevis: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Saint Christopher and Nevis • Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Head Of Government	Prime Minister: Terrance Drew
Capital	Basseterre
Population	(2026 est.) 53,000
Head Of State	British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Marcella Liburd
Form Of Government	federated constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (National Assembly [15²])
Official Language	English
Official Religion	none
Official Name	Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis¹
Total Area (Sq Km)	262
Total Area (Sq Mi)	101
Monetary Unit	Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$)
Population Rank	(2026) 213
Population Projection 2030	52,200
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi	(2026) 524.8
Density: Persons Per Sq Km	(2026) 202.3
Urban-Rural Population	Urban: (2024) 31.2% • Rural: (2024) 68.8%
Life Expectancy At Birth	Male: (2022) 69 years • Female: (2022) 75 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000)	(2024) 1,052
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$)	(2024) 22,470
¹The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis is the alternate official long-form name.²Includes three appointed seats and one ex officio seat for the attorney general (if not elected); in addition, a speaker may be appointed from outside the National Assembly.

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Map of Saint Kitts and Nevis showing the two main islands with labeled cities and towns, including Basseterre, Charlestown, Sandy Point Town, and Newcastle. The surrounding Caribbean Sea is labeled, and an inset locator map shows the country's position in the eastern Caribbean.

Map showing the location of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the eastern Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, with its capital Basseterre labeled. Surrounding countries and islands, including Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Venezuela, and the United States, are also indicated for regional context.

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