Saint Kitts and Nevis

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small dual-island nation located in the Caribbean Sea with an estimated population of about 54,000 people. It is divided into eight parishes, each of which has its own two-digit area code. The main area code for Saint Kitts and Nevis is 869, which covers the capital city of Basseterre and most of the country’s population centers. Other cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis may have different area codes but all begin with 869. For example, Dieppe Bay has an area code of 869-465 while Sandy Point has an area code of 869-469. In addition to the two-digit area code, each Saint Kitts and Nevis phone number also contains a three-digit prefix that indicates the city or town from which the call was made. For example, if someone in Basseterre dials 869-465-1234, the 465 indicates that the call was made from Dieppe Bay while 869 identifies it as being located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Other major cities such as Sandy Point (869-469) also have their own unique three-digit prefixes within their respective two-digit area codes. In addition to these major cities, there are many smaller towns and villages throughout Saint Kitts and Nevis that also have their own unique two-digit area codes. For example, St Paul’s has an area code of 869-466 while Molineaux has an area code of 869-467. Similarly, Old Road Town has an area code of 869-468 while Tabernacle Village has an area code of 869-470. Each region’s administrative center also typically has its own unique three digit prefix within its respective two digit area code; for example, the administrative center of St Paul’s has a three digit prefix of 466 within its 866466 two digit area code. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a two-island nation located in the Caribbean. It is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, with the British monarch as its head of state. The country is governed by a unicameral National Assembly, which consists of 14 elected members and three appointed senators. The Prime Minister is the head of government, while the Governor-General represents the Queen of England. Elections are held every five years to determine who will lead the government. The current Prime Minister is Dr. Timothy Harris, who was elected in 2015. Saint Kitts and Nevis has a vibrant economy based largely on tourism, agriculture and light industry. The country also has one of the highest GDP per capita ratios in the Caribbean region, due to its strong financial services sector and its export-oriented economy. As such, Saint Kitts and Nevis enjoys political stability and economic prosperity that have enabled it to become an important regional player in international affairs. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of St. Kitts.