Here’s an overview of the Miss Saint‑Martin and Saint‑Barthélemy pageant, the regional beauty contest that selects a Miss France representative from the French collectivity of Saint Martin (along…
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Introduction
The Caribbean is a subregion in the middle of the Americas centered around the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean, mostly overlapping with the West Indies. Bordered by North America to the north, Central America to the west, and South America to the south, it comprises numerous islands, cays, islets, reefs, and banks. It includes the Lucayan Archipelago, Greater Antilles, and Lesser Antilles of the West Indies; the Quintana Roo islands and Belizean islands of the Yucatán Peninsula; and the Bay Islands, Miskito Cays, Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina, and Corn Islands of Central America.
It also includes the coastal areas on the continental mainland of the Americas bordering the region from the Yucatán Peninsula in North America through Central America to the Guianas in South America.
Saint Martin has a tropical climate, typical of the northeastern Caribbean, with warm temperatures year-round, two main seasons, and distinct rainy and dry periods. Here’s a…
In Saint Martin (divided between the French side – Saint-Martin, and the Dutch side – Sint Maarten), the types of marriage allowed and recognized depend on…
Here’s a clear overview of education across Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, covering both the Dutch (Sint Maarten) and French (Saint-Martin) sides: Sint Maarten (Dutch Side) Structure & Governance…
Here’s a detailed look at the seaport of Saint Martin, specifically the St. Maarten Cruise Port, which is the primary maritime gateway on the Dutch side: St. Maarten…
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Saint Martin’s main airport: Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM) Location & Overview Princess Juliana International Airport is the…
Here are some popular and notable people from Saint Martin (both the French and Dutch sides)—spanning politics, music, activism, and entertainment: French Side (Saint-Martin, Collectivity of…
Here’s the population breakdown for Saint Martin—an island divided between France and the Netherlands—based on the latest available data: French Side: Collectivity of Saint Martin CIA…
Saint Martin (or Sint Maarten) is a Caribbean island with a rich culinary scene influenced by French, Dutch, Creole, and African traditions. The island is divided…
Here’s an overview of the political structure of Saint Martin, which is unique because the island is split between two different countries: France (north) and the…