St. Kitts and Nevis

Size: St. Kitts at 67.8 mi² or 175.6 km² and Nevis at 35.9 mi² or 92.9 km²

Population: 52,834

Language: English, Creole

Government: Self, Commonwealth Realm of the United Kingdom

Tallest Peak: Mount Liamuiga at 3,793 feet/1,156 meters

Rare Species: Staghorn Coral

Fun Fact: St. Kitts and Nevis make up the smallest sovereign state, by both population and area, in the Western Hemisphere.

Trivia Question: What famous song, often sung in churches and at funerals, was written by a former slave ship captain just offshore of St. Kitts and Nevis?

Answer: Amazing Grace

Projects in this location

Avian Influenza Monitoring

Part of a global effort to understand the movement of avian influenza, EPIC sampled 25 waterbird species for avian influenza in the Caribbean in 2008.

Caribbean Climate Justice Camp

The Climate Justice Camp brought together people from the region to take part in four days of workshops and events to further work for climate justice in the Caribbean.

EPIC 2026 Wall Calendar from Seas & Scenes Photo Contest

A 12-month Caribbean wall calendar featuring contest photography, island-specific trivia, and quotes from local voices. Supporting EPIC’s conservation work.

Important Bird Areas

EPIC’s research has contributed to the establishment of several Important Bird Areas (IBA), which are internationally recognized for their value in protecting birds.

Seabird Research for Publication of the Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles

EPIC conducted and published the first regional assessment of seabird populations for the Lesser Antilles covering 3,162 nautical miles and over 200 islands.

Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025

A region-wide photo contest celebrating the beauty, wildlife, and spirit of the Caribbean while inspiring environmental awareness through art and storytelling.

Wetland and Waterbird Surveys on St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts is a key stop-over site for shorebirds and EPIC conducted research on waterbirds at all wetland locations on St. Kitts and Nevis, providing data for an IBA.