What every visitor should know about Saint Kitts and Nevis:

Money
The currency is the East Caribbean dollar (ECD).
Crime
CrimeSafe Travel Score™: 5 out of 5 (Very safe)

Areas of concern:

  • Pick-pocketing / bag-snatching
Capital
Basseterre
Tap water
Safe in cities, but bottled water is advisable in rural areas.

Saint Kitts and Nevis facts and figures:

People

Population
40,131
Language
English
Ethnicity
Predominantly black; some British, Portuguese, and Lebanese

Economy

GDP
US$20,000 (per capita)
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