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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
![]() ![]() Facts and Figures ![]() St. Martin: a dependency of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe Sint Maarten: a part of the Netherlands Antilles ![]() St. Martin: 44,600 Sint Maarten: 40,100 ![]() St. Martin: Marigot Sint Maarten: Philipsburg ![]() St. Martin here Sint Maarten here ![]() St. Martin: French, English Sint Maarten: Dutch, English ![]() ![]() St. Martin: Euro Sint Maarten: Netherlands Antilles florin Note: U.S, Dollar widely accepted ![]() ![]() St. Martin: Catholic Sint Maarten: Catholic, Protestant, others ![]() St. Martin: 20 sq miles (52 sq km) Sint Maarten: 13 sq miles (33 sq km) ![]() ![]()
Marigot, St. Marten - worldatlas.com (photo)
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Orient Beach, St. Marten - worldatlas.com (photo)
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Caribbean islands are all subject to the occasional hurricane (July-October) and moderate rainfall is commonplace during this period.
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Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten - worldatlas.com (photo)
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Oyster Pond, St. Marten
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Philipsburg, Sint Marten worldatlas.com (photo) ![]() |
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Islands
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º Curacao
º Saba
º St. Eustatius
º Sint Maarten
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º Anegada
º Tortola
º Virgin Gorda
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º St. Croix
º St. John
º St. Thomas
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