PEOPLE
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Kittitian(s), Nevisian(s).
Population (2006): 42,696 (31,515 on St. Kitts and 11,181 on Nevis).
Annual growth rate (2005): 2.1%.
Ethnic groups: Predominantly of African origin; some of British, Portuguese, and Lebanese descent.
Religions: Principally Anglican, with Evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic minorities.
Languages: English (official).
Education (2005): Adult literacy--97.8%.
Health (2006): Infant mortality rate--18/1,000. Life expectancy--men 66 years; women 73 years.
Unemployment (2006): 5.1%.
