Ethnicity, Language, & Religion of St. Kitts & Nevis
Ethnicity
The ethnic makeup of the people in St. Kitts & Nevis is difficult to define. Most people are either entirely of African descent or a majority African, many of whose ancestors arrived with the slave trade. The slaves who were transported to St. Kitts & Nevis were primarily from West Africa, although these people came from numerous parts of both Western an Southern Africa. There are also a number of minority groups, including English, Portuguese, and Lebanese.
Language
English is the only official language in St. Kitts & Nevis. Nearly everyone on St. Kitts & Nevis is a native English speaker and many have a strong Caribbean accent. There are few native non-English speakers on the islands, but those that do live in the country often learn English as the primary means of communication.