General Information - St. Kitts & Nevis
Currency
Here are a few important facts about the
currency and monetary exchange in Saint Kitts (also known as Saint
Christopher) and Nevis:
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Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD$).
U.S. Bills are accepted by all stores and businesses.
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U.S. coins are not accepted.
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Exchange Rate: $1.00 USD = $2.65 XCD
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St. Kitts and Nevis banks provide ATM service
including Visa or Mastercard cash advances
Government
Visa Requirements
The Government of Saint Christopher and
Nevis Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National
Security, Labour, Immigration, and Social Security is located in Pelican
Mall in
the capital city of Basseterre, St. Kitts. Officials in this department
can be
reached via telephone at (869) 465-2521 or (869) 467-1031 or by fax at
(869)
466-1896.
Click the link below to
view a
list of countries, territories, and states whose
nationals require visa to enter the Federation of Saint Christopher and
Nevis.
Please be aware that the Ministry anticipates a few changes in the near
future.
Weather
St. Kitts and Nevis enjoy a pleasant
year-round climate with an average temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity is low and constant northeast trade winds keep the island cool.
The annual rainfall averages 55 inches, but, there is really no marked
rainy season.
Wikipedia offers
this climate chart which contains the average high and low temperatures,
average sunlight hours, and average rainfall for Basseterre, St, Kitts.
|
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
|
Avg high °C (°F) |
27
(80.6) |
27
(80.6) |
28
(82.4) |
28
(82.4) |
29
(84.2) |
31
(87.8) |
31
(87.8) |
31
(87.8) |
32
(89.6) |
31
(87.8) |
29
(84.2) |
28
(82.4) |
29
(84.2) |
|
Avg low temperature °C (°F) |
24
(75.2) |
24
(75.2) |
24
(75.2) |
24
(75.2) |
26
(78.8) |
26
(78.8) |
26
(78.8) |
26
(78.8) |
26
(78.8) |
26
(78.8) |
25
(77) |
24
(75.2) |
25
(77) |
|
Avg sunlight (hours) |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
Rainfall in. (mm) |
4.8
(122) |
4.4
(112) |
4.4
(112) |
3.5
(89) |
3.8
(97) |
4.4
(112) |
6.1
(155) |
7.2
(183) |
7.7
(196) |
7.7
(196) |
7.1
(180) |
5.5
(140) |
66.6
(1692) |
|
Source:
[1],
BBC Weather |
|
Rickie Browne
rickie@serviciz.com
P.O.Box 1313
Basseterre, St. Kitts
West Indies
Local Cell: (869)663-8130
or 869-762-8130
USA:(718)734-6587 |
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