Saint Kitts and Nevis
General Facts
Area: 261 km2 (101 sq miles)
Capital City: Basseterre
Population: 54,821 (2016 census)
Official Languages: English
Boarding Countries: None (Island)
Coastline: 135 km (84 miles)
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Climate
Temperatures range from 26°c (79°f) to 32°c (89°f) all year long. Northeast tradewinds are constant. Rain usually falls between May and November, averaging 109 cm (43 in) a year. High humidity characterizes the summer months. Hurricane season runs from late summer to early fall.
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Basseterre (15,500)
2. Sandy Point Town (3,140)
3. Monkey Hill-St. Peter's (2,654)
4. Cayon (2,500)
5. Charlestown (1,650)
