Is St Kitts still under British rule?

Present-day Saint Kitts and Nevis was the site of Great Britain's first Caribbean settlement in 1623. Following centuries of British and French colonial rule, Saint Kitts and Nevis, together with Anguilla, became a self-governing state in association with Great Britain in 1967.



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Don't carry large amounts of money with you. Keep your doors locked while driving and watch out for hazards on the road. LGBTQ+ visitors should avoid displays of physical affection when in public areas as St. Kitts and Nevis are part of the Caribbean nations that have outlawed homosexual relations.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Kitts and Nevis. If you decide to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

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Saint Kitts has a population of about 40,000, the majority of whom are of African descent. The primary language is English, with a literacy rate of approximately 98%. Residents call themselves Kittitians.

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Tourism is the mainstay of St. Kitts' economy.

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According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Saint Kitts and Nevis is a developing country because of its lower economic performance. With an average annual income of 19,730 USD Saint Kitts and Nevis is one of the high-income countries.

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Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.

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As the country's main source of income, the tourism industry is absolutely critical to St Kitts and Nevis. The country welcomed over one million visitors a year pre-pandemic, with the tourism industry making up around 22 per cent of the economy and employing over 40 per cent of St Kitts and Nevis's workforce.

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