- Saint Martin | Facts, Map, History | Britannica
Sint Maarten is now an autonomous state within the Kingdom of the Netherlands The capital is Philipsburg The economy draws increasingly on tourism, as the government encourages exploitation of the island’s most valuable natural resources—the clean beaches and pleasant climate
- Sint Maarten | History Facts | Britannica
Sint Maarten, country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Lesser Antilles, northeastern Caribbean Sea It occupies the southern third of the island of Saint Martin; the island’s northern two-thirds constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin
- Saint Martin - Wikitravel
Saint Martin is an island split between the French collectivity of Saint-Martin and the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten (formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, but now a constituent state of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) It is one of the smallest land masses divided between two countries
- St. Martin St. Maarten - Description, Beaches, History - French Caribbean
One of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten share one easily accessible island It is always a favorite stop for cruise ships and its renovated airport is an international hub, welcoming a constant stream of travelers from around the world
- Saint Martin - New World Encyclopedia
Saint Martin is a tropical island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 186 miles (300 km) east of Puerto Rico The island is divided into two parts, between the French Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands; it is the smallest inhabited territory divided between two nations
- About Sint Maarten - St. Maarten Museum
St Maarten general info St Maarten is 37 square miles It is one of the smallest landmasses in the world shared by two independent states The Netherlands and France 16 5 square miles on the Dutch side, with its capital Philipsburg 20 5 square miles on the French side, with its capital Marigot
- Netherlands Antilles - Caribbean, Dutch, Sint Maarten | Britannica
The Dutch obtained Sint Maarten, the smaller but more valuable southern section, which contained large salt deposits Sint Eustatius, first colonized by the French and English in 1625, was taken by the Dutch in 1632 It became the main centre of slave trade in the eastern Caribbean and by 1780
- Sint Maarten - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
On 10 October 2010 Sint Maarten became a constituent country (Dutch: Land Sint Maarten) within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, making it a constitutional equal partner with Aruba, Curaçao, and the Netherlands proper
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