ST.KITTS AND NEVIS

Saint Kitts and Nevis officially known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country in the West Indies. Located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population.  The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Elizabeth II as Queen and head of state. It is the only federation in the Caribbean

Total Area: 261 km2 (101 sq mi)

Capital: Basseterre

Country Code: +1 869

Country Population: 52,442

Credit Cards:  American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Departure Tax: The government imposes a 9% tax on rooms and meals, plus another $22 airport departure tax. (You don’t pay the departure tax when you travel between St. Kitts and Nevis.)

Drives on the: Left

Electricity: Kitts and Nevis operates on a 230V supply voltage, which is within the 110-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.

Ethnic Groups: 92.5% African, 3% Multiracial, 2.1% European, 1.5% Indian, 0.6% Other, 0.3% Unspecified

Location: North America

Official Language(s): English

Religion: 87.6% Christianity, 8.7% No religion, 1.8% Hinduism, 1.9% Others

Time Zone: GMT -4

Tipping: Tipping in St Kitts and Nevis Islands is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, however, tipping around 10 – 15% is recommended. … Banks and ATMs, that only dispense EC dollars, are located on both St. Kitts and Nevis, and can be easily spotted at the airports and local banks.