Capital - Marigot








Population - 25,000
Language - French, but English is spoken
Climate - Low 80s with constant trade winds
Currency - French franc
Departure tax - 20.00 usd





St. Martin, an amalgam of French and Caribbean influences, covers 21 square miles of the Northern half of a friendly 37 square mile island and features 37 pristine beaches. Though its location is decidedly tropical, the mindset of the
37,000 inhabitants of St. Martin is very European. St. Martin is a subprefecture of Guadeloupe -a region of France-. Well known as the dining capital of the Caribbean, the island is also a shopper's paradise because of its duty free status.
Marigot, capital of St. Martin, boasts worn facades of old colonial houses, refined softened luxurious boutiques, lively marina terraces and sea-front bars and multicolored street stalls. The market comes alive every Wednesday and
Saturday with a variety of vegetables and fish, the music and aroma all mixed to give the area a festive feeling.
Electricity is 220v, 50 cycles.
Wedding on this island requires a 6 month residency by one of the parties .


St. Maarten is renowned for its high-class Las Vegas and Monaco style casinos


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