Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island country in the West Indies. The economy is dominated by tourism, agriculture and light manufacturing industries. The island is inhabited by approximately 54,821 people, with English as the sole official language, although Creole is also widely spoken. Citizenship acquired through the Citizenship by Investment program is for life with an unlimited number of eligible dependents. In addition, citizenship is ideal because investors are free from personal income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance taxes.