Island Facts about St.Kitts

Area Code
869 (eg. 1-869-465-0000)

Departure Tax
There is a departure tax of EC$45 (about US$16.50) payable in cash at the airport.

Economy
Agriculture: Sugar Cane
Manufacturing: Textiles, Drinks, Electronic Parts
Tourism

Education
Free and compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16. There are 25 government primary schools, 7 government secondary schools and 7 private schools. The St. Kitts & Nevis College of Further Education meets the technical education needs of the labour force.

Electricity
230 volts, 60 cycles. Most hotels have 110 volts and converters are also available.

Immigration
U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of citizenship: a passport, driver's license, birth certificate or voters' registration card. U.S. residents need their green card. All others require a valid passport. A return or continuing ticket is also required.

Citizens of some countries are not required to have visas in order to enter St.Kitts. Click here for the complete list.

Population
31,880

Post Office
There are 3 Post Offices, one in Basseterre, one in Sandy Point and one in Cayon. Opening hours are Monday - Wednesday and Friday, 8am - 3pm, Thursday, 8am - 11am.

Railroads
57 kilometers (35.4 miles) narrow gauge, and is used for the transportation of sugar cane from the fields to the Sugar Factory. It is also used for the recently launched St.Kitts Scenic Railway Tour.

Roadways
186 miles Total: 78.5 miles paved; 77.6 miles unpaved; 31 miles unimproved earth.

Telephone
Calling other countries from St.Kitts is easy. Most hotels offer Direct calling service, or can connect you with an operator. There are over 10,000 telephone lines in St.Kitts. Cellular and internet sevice are available.

Tipping
There is a 10% service charge is normally included in hotel bills. In restaurants, leave 10%-15%.

Water
Potable spring water comes from numerous volcanic springs around the island. Locally bottled water is also available.

Workforce
About 22,000, with a literacy rate of over 98%.