ST.KITTS: 69 square miles - population 31,800 - capital Basseterre
NEVIS: 36 square miles - population 10,000 - capital Charlestown
Topography
St.Kitts is a relatively mountainous island starring Mount Liamuiga which towers majestically to 3,792 ft. Lush tropical rainforest, golden to dark sand beaches, rolling cane fields and a plethora of historic landmarks are other points of note.
Nevis is a volcanic island with its peak rising to 3232 ft. Its lush green slopes and rainforest meet the sandy beaches and clear Caribbean Sea. The island is resplendent with all types of tropical vegetation and flowers and has natural hot spring baths.
Weather
Temperatures range from 75 to 81 Fahrenheit year round. During the summer months, from June to October, it's hotter and more prone to tropical downpours. Winter is from November to May - a balmy period of cool Trade Winds, pleasant nights, and dry days.
Language
The official language of St.Kitts and Nevis is English.
Currency
EC dollar, change is given in EC.
Getting Around
There are several rental companies on the islands and driving is on the left. Don't forget to purchase your local driving licence available at the police station. Taxis and buses are readily available.
Ferries
Leave from Basseterre and return from the town dock in Nevis regularly. The car ferry is a 20 minute crossing between Cades Bay in Nevis and Major's Bay in St.Kitts. There are six crossings each way daily.
Airlines, Car Rentals, Hotels and Villas: click here.
NEVIS: 36 square miles - population 10,000 - capital Charlestown
Topography
St.Kitts is a relatively mountainous island starring Mount Liamuiga which towers majestically to 3,792 ft. Lush tropical rainforest, golden to dark sand beaches, rolling cane fields and a plethora of historic landmarks are other points of note.
Nevis is a volcanic island with its peak rising to 3232 ft. Its lush green slopes and rainforest meet the sandy beaches and clear Caribbean Sea. The island is resplendent with all types of tropical vegetation and flowers and has natural hot spring baths.
Weather
Temperatures range from 75 to 81 Fahrenheit year round. During the summer months, from June to October, it's hotter and more prone to tropical downpours. Winter is from November to May - a balmy period of cool Trade Winds, pleasant nights, and dry days.
Language
The official language of St.Kitts and Nevis is English.
Currency
EC dollar, change is given in EC.
Getting Around
There are several rental companies on the islands and driving is on the left. Don't forget to purchase your local driving licence available at the police station. Taxis and buses are readily available.
Ferries
Leave from Basseterre and return from the town dock in Nevis regularly. The car ferry is a 20 minute crossing between Cades Bay in Nevis and Major's Bay in St.Kitts. There are six crossings each way daily.
Airlines, Car Rentals, Hotels and Villas: click here.
