🇸🇽 Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Americas
Basic Information
Capital: Philipsburg
Population: 58,477
Area: 34 km²
Subregion: Caribbean
Currencies: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ƒ)
Languages: English, Dutch
About territory
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, situated in the Caribbean region of North America. It occupies the southern 44% of the divided island of Saint Martin, sharing the island with the French overseas collectivity of Saint Martin. Historically, Sint Maarten was part of the Netherlands Antilles before gaining its current status in 2010. The island's economy relies heavily on tourism, attracting visitors with its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture. In 2017, Sint Maarten experienced significant devastation from Hurricane Irma, requiring extensive rebuilding efforts.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
SX
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
SXM
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