Saint Martin

Saint Martin (also Saint Martin or Sint Maarten) is a small but unique Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles, east of Puerto Rico. The island is particularly notable for being shared between two nations – France and the Netherlands – making it the world's smallest inhabited island shared by two countries.

• The northern part (about 60% of the island) is French and belongs to the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin. Capital: Marigot.

• The southern part is Dutch and constitutes the country of Sint Maarten, which is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Capital: Philipsburg.

The island has a total population of approximately 75,000 people (2024), and both sides rely heavily on tourism. Saint Martin has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a dry and rainy season. The island has a hilly interior, lush vegetation, and numerous white sandy beaches, bays, and coral reefs. Tourism is the main source of income for both parts of the island, and Saint Martin is a popular destination for cruise ships, sailing, and luxury tourism. The island has two airports: Princess Juliana International Airport (Dutch side) and L'Espérance Airport (French side, for regional flights).