Map of St. Martin - St. Maarten Maps Facts, Caribbean Islands

Map of French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten

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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.

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: 44,600
Sint Maarten: 40,100

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
Note: U.S, Dollar widely accepted

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.

Marigot, St. Marten - worldatlas.com (photo)

Orient Beach, St. Marten - worldatlas.com (photo)

Full size photo of fabulous Orient Beach here!

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 Tourism here!

Island Restaurant Guide here!

Orient Beach 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.

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten - worldatlas.com (photo)

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)

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