Map of St. Barts - Caribbean Island, St. Barts Map Facts Climate

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It is widely believed that St. Barts was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and he named it in honor of his brother Bartolomeo. In the mid-1600s, the French arrived, took control from the indigenous indians, and built small settlements.

In 1784 it was sold (traded) to Sweden, and even though the French bought it back in 1878, some Swedish influences remain, including the name of the its capital, Gustavia.

The island is part of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe, and the French influence and style are everywhere.

It is considered by many to be the Caribbean's most beautiful island, with dozens of white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and a green, hilly landscape punctuated by numerous lagoons.

St. Barts is definitely upscale, and a favorite of the rich and famous. The island is chic and simply stunning. Gustavia, a duty-free port, is a picturesque place of red-roofed buildings, boutiques, a yacht-filled harbor, and a very relaxed lifestyle.

The St. Bart's pages and maps are currently being revised, however you can read a bit more about it here!

Facts and Figures

Official Name Saint Barthelemy, a sub-prefect of Guadeloupe, a French overseas department.

Population 6,900 (est)

Capital City Gustavia

Languages French (official), English, others

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Latitude/Longitude 17º 50N, 62º 50W

Currency Euro

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Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Land Area 8 sq miles (21 sq km)

Landforms St. Barts is not of volcanic origin, but rather a hilly island of ancient coral reefs. In fact, the island is almost completely surrounded by shallow-water reefs. The island's highest point is Mt du Vitet, at 938 ft. There are no significant rivers or lakes.

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Maps

St. Barts Outline Map here

St. Barts Large Map here

French West Indies Map here

Caribbean Map here

Caribbean Map (Leeward Islands) here

Caribbean Map (Windward Islands) here

West Indies Map here

Questions

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Suggested Links

St. Barts.com here!

A St. Barts Journal (useful) here!

St. Barts On Line here!

St. Barts Tourism here!

St. Barts Web Cam here!

U.S. Dept of State (travel info) here!

Climate St. Bart's weather is warm throughout the year. The high temperatures vary just slightly between the summer and winter months, and the humidity levels on St, Barts are lower than nearby islands. Winter mornings and late evenings are somewhat cooler (December-March).

Caribbean islands are all subject to the occasional hurricane (July-October) and moderate rainfall is commonplace during this period.

Travel Distances (as the crow flies)

Caracas, Venezuela 575 miles (926 km)

Miami, Florida 1241 miles (1998 km)

San Juan, Puerto Rico 216 miles (348 km)