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Sint Maarten

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A colorful water taxi docked at a sunny beach in Saint Maarten.

Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is a tiny island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This little island is only 34 square kilometers big and has around 58,500 people living there.

The main city is called Philipsburg. Sint Maarten is the southern half of an island. The northern half belongs to France and is called Saint Martin.

Long ago, the island was home to the Arawak and later the Kalinago people. Europeans came later, and the island became split between the Dutch and the French.

Sint Maarten became its own country in 2010. It has warm weather and beautiful beaches. Many people visit to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Even though it is small, Sint Maarten has many interesting places and a friendly community. The island is known for its mix of cultures and lovely scenery.

Images

Statue of Dr. Claude Wathey in front of a government building in Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Map showing the overseas countries and territories of the European Union.
A beautiful Catholic church monument on the island of Sint Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean.
A courthouse building located on Front Street in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
A large passenger airplane from Air Caraibes is seen approaching Princess Juliana Airport for landing.
An Air France Airbus A340 aircraft approaching for landing at Princess Juliana Airport.
A detailed map showing the geography and topography of the Caribbean islands and surrounding waters.
Map showing the location of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean
A beautiful view overlooking Simpson Bay in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.

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