Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
Saint Martin (French: Saint-Martin; Dutch: Sint Maarten) is situated at the northern end of the Leeward Island chain in the northeast Caribbean.
Fact: With an area of only 87 square kilometers (34 square miles), it has the distinction of being the smallest inhabited island that is divided between two nations.
The northern portion, Saint-Martin, which occupies about 60% of the island, is an overseas collectivity (collectivité d’outre-mer or COM) of France, and the European Community
The Southern portion, Sint Maarten, which occupies the remaining 40% of the island, is one of four countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. While Sint Maarten has its own parliament and enjoys a certain degree of autonomy from the central government in the Netherlands it remains dependent on the Netherlands for matters like foreign policy and defense. Prior to 2010 Sint Maarten had been part of the Netherlands Antilles.
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
One island – Two flavors
The Heineken Regatta
Each year, the first weekend of March, the Heineken Regatta comes to Sint Maarten! Competitive sailing, parties and top entertainment make for an exciting time to visit the island! There are many wonderful spots around the island to view (GCBC often has a front-row seat), and a variety of ways to participate… both on the land and at sea!
The Heineken Regatta
The Heineken Regatta comes to Sint Maarten!
Did you know?
The climate of Saint Martin is tropical, warm and sunny all year round: the average daily temperature ranges from 25 °C (77 °F) in the coolest period, from January to March, to 28 °C (82 °F) in the hottest period, from June to October.
Usually, rainfall in Saint Martin is not very abundant, since it amounts to around 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) per year. February and March are the driest months, with 45/50 mm (1.8/2 in) of rain per month. The rains, which occur in the form of downpours or thunderstorms, are quite irregular; however, they usually increase from August to November.
Did you know?
The weather on the island…
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