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St. Kitts and Nevis: Almanac |
| Official Names: St. Kitts, officially known as St Christopher; Nevis Capitals: Basseterre (St. Kitts); Charlestown (Nevis) Population: 40,700 Total Area: St Kitts, 68 sq miles (176 sq km), Nevis, 36 sq miles (93 sq km) Languages: English Climate: subtropical tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November) Economy: tourism, sugarcane, ecology Government: Independent state within the British Commonwealth Religions: Anglican (33%), Methodist, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Adventist, Moravian, Jehovah's Witness Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$). The exchange rate is fixed at EC$2.70/US$1. Larger tourist-related charges, such as car rental and hotel bills, are generally quoted in US dollars, although you can pay in either US or EC dollars. Most hotels, car rental agencies and restaurants accept major credit cards. Time Zone: Atlantic; 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time Telecommunications: Good. Country code: 869. Outgoing international code: 1 (Caribbean, Canada and USA); 011 (elsewhere). Electricity: 230V, 60 Hz; some hotels use 110V Driving: On the left. |
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| St. Kitts & Nevis | |
| Introduction Almanac  History Explore St. Kitts Explore Nevis Beaches Activities Restaurants Interactive map |
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