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Capital: Marigot (French), Philipsburg (Dutch)
Population: 33,102 Size: 37 square miles total; 16 Dutch and 21 French. Electric Current: 220 Time: 22:18 pm (GMT/UTC -4) Official Language: French and Dutch respectively are the officially languages, but English is common. Currency: Dutch - Netherlands Antillean florin, U.S. dollars widely accepted. French - The euro, but U.S. dollars are widely accepted. Tipping and Taxes: 5% government tax added while service is included in the prices. A few extra dollars for good service is a nice gesture. Dress Code: Casual elegance; Topless and nude sunbathing is customary. Topography: Tropical. Telephone: Dutch - Local numbers have seven digits. For directory assistance dial 150. To make a local call within St Maarten you need only dial the seven-digit number. French - 590 plus the six digit number. Calls between the Dutch and French sides of the island are considered international calls. |
| Address: | Port de Marigot 97150 Saint Martin |
| Phone: | 011-590-590-87-57-21 |
| Fax: | 011-590-590-87-56-43 |
| Website: | www.st-martin.org |
Caribbean St. Martin/St. Maarten Grand Case (French side) Travel Guide - Know Before You Go...®
