st. martin sint maarten map and information page

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St. Martin was discovered and named by Columbus in 1493. In the early 17th Century, the French and Dutch arrived, built small settlements and eventually drove the Spanish off the island.

Divided between two countries for 350 years now, St. Martin/St. Maarten is harmoniously shared by the French and the Dutch.

The border between north and south is all but invisible, and in most ways.....St. Martin/St. Maarten is simply a strikingly beautiful neighborhood with two distinct cultures.

The French side (St. Martin), is certainly more relaxed and sophisticated, The first-class resorts and white sand beaches are mostly secluded. Marigot is Mediterranean resort-like, with yachts in the harbor, and open-air markets and shops lining the waterfront. A bit to the north, Grand Case is known for the island's best restaurants.

The Dutch side (Sint Maarten) is a lively destination of white sand beaches, casinos, historical sites, shopping venues and lot of nightlife. Philipsburg, a duty-free port, is the main entry point, and it vibrates with Caribbean colors, sounds and cruise ship passengers.

The St. Martin/Sint Maarten pages and maps are currently being revised, however you can read more about the island here.

Facts and Figures

Official Names
St. Martin: a dependency of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe
Sint Maarten: a part of the Netherlands Antilles

Populations
St. Martin: 34,800
Sint Maarten: 35,000

Capital Cities
St. Martin: Marigot
Sint Maarten: Philipsburg

Flag
St. Martin here
Sint Maarten here

Languages
St. Martin: French, English
Sint Maarten: Dutch, English

Latitude/Longitude 17º 59N, 63º 10W

Currency
St. Martin: Euro
Sint Maarten: Netherlands Antilles florin

Currency Converter here

Religions
St. Martin: Catholic
Sint Maarten: Catholic, Protestant, others

Land Area (Island) 33 sq miles (85 sq km)
St. Martin: 20 sq miles (52 sq km)
Sint Maarten: 13 sq miles (33 sq km)

Landforms The island is famed for its white sandy beaches and secluded coves. The interior is a vibrant green mix of hills and valleys. The highest points are in the 1,200 ft. range. There are no significant rivers.

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Maps

St. Martin/Sint Maarten Outline Map here

St. Martin/Sint Maarten 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

Suggested Links

St. Martin Lodging here!

St. Martin On Line here!

St. Martin Tourism here!

Sint Maarten.com here!

Island Photo Tour here!

Island Restaurant Guide here!

Orient Beach Info here!

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

Climate St. Martin/Sint Maarten weather is warm throughout the year. The high temperatures vary just slightly between the summer and winter months, and the humidity is manageable. 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 574 miles (924 km)

Miami, Florida 1217 miles (1959 km)

San Juan, Puerto Rico 193 miles (310 km)