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Tropical recreational activities

Stunning surrounding mountains

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St. Maarten is located in the Caribbean, approximately 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico, and east of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Encompassing 37 square miles, it is the smallest island in the world that is governed by two nationalities: the Netherlands Antilles on the southern side and the French West Indies on the northern side. Although English is spoken everywhere and the U.S. dollar is an accepted currency, the island retains many elements of European culture. The up-market lifestyle offers over 400 restaurants ranging from elegant French cuisine, sidewalk cafes, to American fast food. The pristine beaches, plentiful water sports and duty-free shopping are just a sampling of the many attractions the island has to offer.

Nationalities
As a part of the Netherlands Antilles and Kingdom of the Netherlands, St. Maarten has 77 different nationalities.

Languages
English is spoken everywhere, but Dutch is the official language of St. Maarten. On the Dutch side, you can also hear Spanish, Papiamentu, Italian, Hindi, Chinese, and other languages.
Population
41,000 people live on St. Maarten.

Climate
St. Maarten is sunny and warm year-round, with some cooling from trade winds. The average temperature during the winter season is 80F (27C) and a few degrees warmer during the summer. There are occasional showers in the late summer and early fall, with an average annual rainfall of 45 inches.

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