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Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin General Facts and Figures
Location: Caribbean island 150 miles SE of Puerto Rico, 18 degrees N and 63 degrees W
Total area: 37 sq. miles; Southern Dutch St. Maarten Northern French St. Martin 21
Size: The smallest land mass in the world to be shared by two separate governments
Climate: Warm and sunny with trade wind breezes year-round. Average winter season temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit Average annual rainfall 45 inches
Highest point: Paradise Peak, 1,500 feet
Natural Resources: Salt
Nationalities: The entire island boasts 80 different nationalities
Language: English spoken everywhere; Dutch is the official language of St. Maarten and French is the official language of St. Martin.
Currency: US dollars widely accepted on both sides of the island, Official currency of the Dutch sideis the florin or guilder (NAF). For the French side it is the French franc (FF).
Exchange Rate: fixed rate of 1.78 NAF to US $, variable rate of 6.5 FF to US $
Dutch St. Maarten
Population (1997): 38,876
Live Births (1997): 610
Deaths (1997): 101
Marriages (1997): 329
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Capital: Philipsburg
Legal system: Netherlands Antilles legal system
Gross Domestic Product: (1995) $417.1 million
Inflation rate: (1997) 3.2%
Labor force: 22,827
Unemployment rate: 17.2%
Electricity Production: 1997 (min. kWh): 207 million
Water production: 1997 (x1000 m3): 2.8 million cubic meters
French St. Martin
Population (1999): 29,888
Live Births (1999): 745
Deaths (1999): 103
Marriages (1999): 124
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Capital: Marigot
Legal system: French legal system
Domestic product: not available as French St. Martin is a department of the Commune of Guadeloupe
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Table of Contents
Setting the record straight, Governor Richardson welcomes guests
Sous-prefet Julliard enjoys diversity of the people and challenges of his office
Come see what a vacation on the "Friendly Island" is all about
A little bit of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin history
Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin political structure - Dutch System
Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin political structure - French System
Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin General Facts and Figures
Investment opportunities limited only by the investor himself
French St. Martin mayor known for his clear vision
Communal improvement now possible with help of Economic Development Corporation
Great Bay Harbor development solidifies island as premier Caribbean cruise destination
Banks help clients with two-country system
Princess Juliana International Airport unveils multimillion-dollar improvement plan
Telecommunications service improves with approval of international concession
Central Caribbean location makes island's marine trade industry one of the best
St. Maarten/St. Martin offers the best in Caribbean duty-free shopping
Dutch St. Maarten English teacher to represent island at Miss Universe contest
Heineken Regatta attracts 256 vessels for 20th annual event
St. Maarten Carnival, April 22-May 3: "Millennium Mas with Class"
Tourism Information
A different restaurant for almost every day of the year
Las Vegas-style gaming is also available in the beautiful Caribbean
Undersea adventures of island are a must-see
Island tourism officials promote increasing cooperation
Visitors are just one of the family at local guest houses
"Hopping" to neighboring islands is convenient from St. Maarten/St. Martin
Marigot artist creates beauty with light
Local writers believe in the importance of their heritage
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