Sint MaartenGeneral Information about Sint MaartenSint Eustatius is an island in the Netherland Antilles located in the east of the Caribbean Sea. Sint Eustatius is a dependency of the Kingdom Of The Netherlands and is also known as Saint Eustatius or Statia. Sint Eustatius has an estimated population of 2,300 people with only around 1,000 people living in it's capital city Oranjestad.
The official language spoken in Sint Eustatius is Dutch but Papiamento is commonly spoken by the locals. English and Spanish are also widely understood. The majority of Sint Eustatius' population are of Protestant religion with a minority following of Roman Catholicism. During the 1630's Sint Eustatius was the centre of contraband trade with the America's then in the 18th century Sint Eustatius was one of the most popular places of trade for pirates and smugglers.
Fort Oranje, built by the French in 1629, is a popular tourist spot in Sint Eustatius. It is situated in the centre of Oranjestad and is a completely intact fortress that also offeres great views of the water. Also in Sint Eustatius is the Synagogue Honen Dalim, the second-oldest Synagogue in the New World. An ancient Jewish Cemetary is connected to the Synagogue. ClimateFind Out About The Climate Of Saint MaartenSaint Maarten experiences a warm tropical climate with pleasant conditions all throughout the year.If you are planning on visiting Saint Martin between June and November then care should be taken as this is hurricane season. Thunder storms are also common at Saint Martin and can storm as much as 20 days in a year. During June and November the humidity levels are high although these conditions are tempered by the trade winds. December through to May are the most popular months to visit with minimal rain and averages of up to 30 degrees. Saint Martin on an average receives as much as 45 inches of rain each year. GeographyGeographical Information On Saint MartinOriginally named San Martin by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and is more often known by it's English and French translation of Saint Martin or Sint Maarten in Dutch. Saint Martin is set in the Caribbean and is one of five islands of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean Sea east of Puerto Rico. Saint Martin has a total area of 87 square kilometres and is shared by two countries of the Netherlands and France.
The French side of the island which is officially known as the Collectivity of Saint Martin and is the largest of the two sides with an area just over 53 square kilometres. The Dutch side of the island is much smaller with just over 21 square metres with over 1,200 people living in the main town of Philipsburg. Other well known regions of Saint Martin are Lower Prince's quarter, Cul de Sac, Cole Bay, Upper Prince's Quarter, Little Bay or Fort Ansterdam, Simpson Bay and the Lowlands which is the least populated town. Much of Saint Martin is mountainous with the highest point being known as Pic Paradis which rises to just over 414 metres. Attractions in Sint MaartenBelow are a selection of Attractions located in Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Alternatively, you can browse through all Sint Maarten Attractions.
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