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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sugar City Meets Volcanic Isle
Overview
The Caribbean's smallest sovereign nation, a twin-island federation that pioneered the citizenship-by-investment model, with volcanic peaks and sugar plantation heritage.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Land Area
261 km²
Capital
Basseterre
Languages
English
Currencies
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
At a Glance
35
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
35
Life Expectancy
72.1 yrs
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Urbanization
31%
Cost Index
64
Housing Index
49
Healthcare Access
37/100
Climate
Average Temperature
27.2°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Saint Paul’s 27.3°C
2 Sandy Point Town 27.3°C
3 Dieppe Bay Town 27.3°C
4 Fig Tree 27.2°C
5 Market Shop 27.2°C
Cities
Saint Paul’s Nicola Town Fig Tree Sandy Point Town Market Shop Cayon Middle Island Charlestown Trinity Monkey Hill Dieppe Bay Town Newcastle
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 64
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 49
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 33.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 31/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 10/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 134 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 3
Defence
Military & Security
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 107 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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