Geography
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 17.33333333, -62.75; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 51.3 thousand
- Area
- 261 km²
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1869
- Internet TLD
- .kn
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Saint Kitts and Nevis map preview: 17.33, -62.75
People and Culture
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Saint Kitts and Nevis varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Saint Kitts and Nevis is recorded with the official name Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Basseterre
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Basseterre
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is grouped under North America.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has a listed area of 261 km².
- Saint Kitts and Nevis is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Saint Kitts and Nevis
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What continent is Saint Kitts and Nevis in?
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in North America.
What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
What language is spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
English is listed for Saint Kitts and Nevis in this database.