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St. Martin & Sint Maarten

This island calls itself "a little European and a lot of Caribbean." It's a fitting description of a most unusual political situation: two nations sharing a single, small piece of land. The smallest mass on the globe shared by two nations, it's a peaceful neighboring of French and Dutch that offers vacationers twice the cultural experience. Travel is effortless between the two nations, like crossing a county line back in the States. No passports. No customs. No immigration.

Although the border is almost superficial, there are distinctions between the two countries. Mention "St. Martin" and many visitors will immediately think of topless bathing that's de rigeur on the Gallic beaches. On the Dutch side, travelers find around the clock fun with the island's only casinos and top duty-free shopping.

Fast Facts:

Language: Dutch and French; English widely spoken

Population: 32,000 (Dutch side), 25,000 (French side)

Currency: Netherlands Antilles guilder (Dutch), Euro (French); US dollar widely accepted throughout island

Recommended for: shopping, sailing, beaches, casinos and nightlife, day tripping to other islands

Information:

Map courtesy the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and
the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

 

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