St. Maarten Information (Dutch Side)
St. Martin Information (French Side)
Full Name: Sint Maarten
Capital City: Philipsburg
Location: The island is located in the Caribbean Sea, 18.02 latitude and 63.07 longitude, 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico.
Area: 41 km2 (16 sq. mi.)
Population: 45,000
Time Zone: GMT -4
Languages: Dutch, commonly spoken are English, Spanish and Papiamento, the dialect of the Netherlands Antilles.
Religion: Catholic
Currency: Netherlands Antilles florin or guilder (NAF), but US$ are also commonly used on both sides of the island.
Payments: Euro checks on the French side and all major credit cards on both sides of the island. Many ATMs are available in Philipsburg and Marigot for cash withdrawals.
Official Requirements: A valid passport and return or transfer ticket is required. No visa is required for stays up to three months.
Electricity: 110V, 60Hz
Water: Water is scarce in St. Maarten as it is desalined sea water.
Country Dialing Code: 599