Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; Saint Barthelemy lies east ...
In 1493, Christopher COLUMBUS named Saint Barthelemy for his brother Bartolomeo, but the island was first settled by the French in 1648. In 1784, Fran ...
Longitude: -63.4167
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saint Barthélemy:
2,656.742 km
Terrain:
Hilly, almost completely surrounded by shallow-water reefs, with plentiful beaches.
Natural Resources:
Few natural resources; beaches foster tourism.
Population: 7,086
Most of the populace concentrated in and around the capital of Gustavia, but scattered settlements exist around the island periphery.
Area: 21 km2
less than one-eighth the size of Washington, DC
A 1,200-hectare marine nature reserve, the Reserve Naturelle, is made up of five zones around the island that form a network to protect the island's coral reefs, seagrass, and endangered marine species.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
French (primary), English
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Gustavia
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:37 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Saint Barthélemy is a white field with the coat of arms featuring a pelican, a knight’s helmet, and fleur-de-lis.
Bordering Countries
Saint Barthélemy has no bordering countries.
Visiting Saint Barthélemy
You're in for a treat! Saint Barthélemy is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Relaxed and tranquil atmosphere
- Hurricane season from June to November
- Limited public transportation
- High cost of living and travel
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Saint Barthélemy cuisine features seafood, French dishes, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include accras and colombo.
- Fresh seafood and French pastries are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on St. Jean Beach
- Visit the Gustavia Harbor
- Explore the Corossol Village
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