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FACTS AND FIGURES
Official Names
St Martin: a dependency of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe
Sint Maarten: a part of the Netherlands Antilles
Populations
St Martin: 34,800
Sint Maarten: 35,000
Capital Cities
St Martin: Marigot
Sint Maarten: Philipsburg
Languages
St Martin: French, English
Sint Maarten: Dutch, English
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Latitude/Longitude
17º 59N, 63º 10W
Currency
St Martin: Euro
Sint Maarten: Netherlands Antilles Florin
Religions
St Martin: Catholic
Sint Maarten: Catholic, Protestant, others
Land Areas
Whole island: 33 sq miles (85 sq km)
St Martin: 20 sq miles (52 sq km)
Sint Maarten: 13 sq miles (33 sq km)
Landforms
The island is famed for its white sandy beaches and secluded coves. The interior is a vibrant green mix of hills and valleys. The highest points are in the 1,200 ft. range. There are no significant rivers |
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