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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Population (2009 est.)40,131
Religious DemographicsAnglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic
Ethnic Groupspredominantly black; some British, Portuguese, and Lebanese

The country has an area of 104 square miles and a population of 40,000. Christianity is the dominant religion. An estimated 50 percent of the population adheres to Anglican beliefs, and 25 percent is Roman Catholic. Methodists, Moravians, Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Rastafarians, Muslims, Hindus, and members of the Baha'i Faith are also present. Evangelical Christian groups are gaining followers. There is no organized Jewish community.