Capital:
Basseterre
Area:
262 sq km / 101 sq ml, St Kitts 168 sq km / 65 sq ml, Nevis 93 sq km / 36 sq m
Language:
English
Currency:
East Caribbean Dollar
Population:
38,763
Life expectancy:
69 (men), 72 (women)
Literacy rate:
92%
Religions:
Anglican 36%, Methodist 32%, other Protestant 8%, Roman Catholic 10%
Physical features:
Both islands are volcanic with black beaches, fertile plains in coastal areas
Ethnic distribution:
Almost entirely of African decent
Exports:
Sugar, molasses, electronics, clothing
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