Netherlands Antilles

St. Maarten

The island of Saint Martin is shared with France; its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles; its northern portion is called Saint-Martin and is part of Guadeloupe.

Part of the former Dutch East and West India Companies worldwide empire of trade, it's primary income is from tourism, the currency is the Euro.

A population of 218,126 occupy 960 sq km.

The trade winds free the island from oppressive heat and its temperate climate is usually graced by the sun at 12° 45'N, 5° 45' 68º 45'W.
The land is generally hilly, volcanic interiors with sugar white beaches and excellent underwater life.

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