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Sint Maarteen Travel Guide


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SINT MAARTEEN TRAVEL GUIDE

Sint Maarten Overview

Area: 41.44 km²
Location: Sint Maarten belongs to the Leeward Islands, in the Caribbean, 6,487 km from France
Government: Independent
Population: 32,000 inhabitants for the Dutch part

Language

Saint Martin is an island divided into two parts. In the French part, the official language is French (Creole is also used). In the Dutch part, English and Creole are spoken.

Currency

The euro is the official currency in the French part. The Netherlands Antilles Florin (NAF) is the official currency of the Dutch part. However, it's worth noting that the US dollar is accepted throughout the island.

Time Difference

The time difference between Sint Maarten and the mainland is 5 hours in winter and 6 hours in summer.

Phone Numbers

Phone numbers have 10 digits. Landline numbers start with +1 721. From abroad, the country code is +1.

Practical Information

For electricity, the voltage is 220V, 50Hz in the French part. In the Dutch part, the voltage is different: 110V/50Hz. It is necessary to use adapters according to the part of the island where you are staying and the plugs of your electrical devices.