St. Martin Information (French Side)
St. Maarten Information (Dutch Side)
Full Name: Saint Martin
Capital City: Marigot
Location: The island is located in the Caribbean Sea, 18.02 latitude and 63.07 longitude, 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico.
Area: 54 km2 (21 sq. mi.)
Population: 40,000
Time Zone: GMT -4
Languages: Native English, commonly spoken are French, English and Spanish.
Religion: Catholic
Currency: Euro (€), but US$ are also commonly used on both sides of the island.
Payments: Euro checks on the French side and all major credit cards on both sides of the island. Many ATMs are available in Marigot and Philipsburg for cash withdrawals.
Official Requirements: French of EU citizens require a national ID card or valid passport. For the rest of the world a valid passport and return or transfer ticket is required. No visa is required for stays up to three months.
Electricity: 220V, 60Hz