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Saint Martin Map showing the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea, divided into the northern French territory of Saint-Martin with Marigot as its main town, and the southern Dutch territory of Sint Maarten with Philipsburg as its main town. Nearby Saint-Barthelemy is also shown to the southeast. Key locations, including Grand-Case, Simson Lagoon, and Paradis Peak, are labeled, and an inset map displays the island's position in the Caribbean region. Map of the Caribbean region highlighting the location of Sint Maarten, a Dutch territory, with its capital Philipsburg labeled. Surrounding countries and territories such as Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States are also shown for geographic context. Map of the Caribbean region highlighting the location of Saint-Martin, an overseas collectivity of France. The island is labeled with its capital, Marigot, and is shown northeast of Puerto Rico and near other islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and the Dominican Republic. Surrounding bodies of water, including the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, are also labeled. Cupecoy Beach, Saint Martin, Neth.Ant. Saint Martin, Neth.Ant. Saint Martin, Neth.Ant. Hotels on Mahó Bay, Sint Maarten, Lesser Antilles.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: University of Prince Edward Island - Institute of Island Studies - Sint Maarten (Saint Maarten) (PDF). Jan 30, 2026
Add new Web site: European Commission - Saint-Martin (PDF). Nov 10, 2025
Population updated. Sep 02, 2025
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Sint Maarten, West Indies. Dec 23, 2022
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Saint-Martin. Dec 16, 2022
Media added. Sep 06, 2017
Add new Web site: Central Intelligence Agency - The World Factbook - Saint Martin. Sep 27, 2013
Add new Web site: CIA - The World Factbook - Sint Maarten. Aug 18, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - World - Saint Martin, West Indies. Aug 18, 2011
Modified reference to the Netherlands Antilles. Oct 15, 2010
Changed name to "the Netherlands" from "The Netherlands." Jun 08, 2010
Article revised and updated. Aug 12, 2008
Added new Web site: Lonely Planet - Sint Maarten. Jul 09, 2008
Added new Web site: Lonely Planet - St Martin. Jul 09, 2008
Article revised. May 10, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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