Caribbean, located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; French part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea; Saint Martin lies east of ...
Christopher COLUMBUS claimed Saint Martin for Spain in 1493, naming it after the feast day of St. Martin of Tours, but it was the Dutch who occupied t ...
Longitude: 63.0501
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saint Martin:
12,454.112 km
Natural Resources:
Salt.
Industries:
Tourism, light industry and manufacturing, heavy industry.
Population: 32,996
Most of the population is found along the coast, with a largest concentrations around the capital Marigot, Orleans, and Grand-Case.
Area: 53 km2
more than one-third the size of Washington, DC
The southern border is shared with Sint Maarten, a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands; together, these two entities make up the smallest landmass in the world shared by two self-governing states.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
French (official), Dutch, English, Guadeloupian Creole, Haitian Creole, Italian, Martiniquan Creole, Papiamento (dialect of Netherlands Antilles), Spanish
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Marigot
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 3:42 am (GMT+12:00)
Visiting Saint Martin
You're in for a treat! Saint Martin is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Diverse marine life for snorkeling and diving
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Hurricane season from June to November
- Limited infrastructure in certain areas
- High cost of living and travel
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Saint Martin cuisine features French and Creole influences.
- Popular dishes include conch stew and Johnny cakes.
- Fresh seafood and tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on Orient Bay Beach
- Explore Fort Louis
- Go snorkeling at Creole Rock
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