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Sun-drenched and palm-fringed, the island of St Martin/St Maarten is one of the most beautiful in the eastern Caribbean. It also has a dual personality: the north of the island is a little outpost of France, and the south side oozes the warmth of the Dutch. The border between them is basically non-existent, and visitors are free to enjoy everything from watersports and cultural festivals to shopping.
Facts
| Population | Approx: 36,000 - French St Martin. Approx: 41,000 - Dutch St Maarten |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cents. Netherlands Antilles florin or guilder, 1 guilder = 100 cents. Dollars, $1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops are generally open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break of around two hours. Banks are generally open on the French side Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and on the Dutch side Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some banks are open on Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon. |
| Newspapers | The Daily Herald is the main daily. Other publications include Le Pelican St Martins Week magazine St Maarten Nature Magazine St Maarten Events |
| Emergency numbers | 911 |
| Tourist information | Office du Tourisme St Martin/St Maarten Address: Route de Sandy Ground, Marigot 97150, St Martin Tel: +590 590 875721 or +590 590 875643 |
