Saint Martin, Caribbean
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Image of Marigot, capital city of Saint Martin
Saint Martin is a Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands, known for upscale tourism, rich biodiversity, and collaborative governance initiatives.
Saint Martin in one word would be “Duality,” meaning two nations.
Saint Martin Flag
Saint Martin is a country on the Latin America and the Caribbean, North America located in the Caribbean sub‑region of the Americas continent.
Saint Martin administrative divisions
French part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean SeaEasy learning about Saint Martin |
The capital city of Saint Martin is Marigot.
| Saint Martin is located in | Latin America and the Caribbean, North America Caribbean Americas Continent Inhabitants of Saint Martin are called Saint-Martinois, Saint-Martinoises |
| Overseas territory of | France |
| Saint Martin has a population of | 27,515 inhabitants within a total area of 53 Km2 (33 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Saint Martin ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 18° 05' N, 63° 57' W Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Sint Maarten. |
| Saint Martin Climate | temperature averages 27-29 degrees Celsius all year long; low humidity, gentle trade winds, brief, intense rain showers; hurricane season stretches from July to November |
| Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Protestant, Hindu |
| Currency name & code | Euro (EUR) |
| Internet ccTLD | .gp |
| Saint Martin calling code | +590 |
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