Sint Maarten

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Sint Maarten

Autonomous Country
Sint Maarten
Constituent Country Within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Name Origin
Saint Martin
Named by Christopher Columbus on Saint Martin’s Feast Day
Symbols
🌴 Brown Pelican · Sea Turtle · Coral Reef
Codes
SX · SXM
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Territory Code
TLD
.sx
Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+1 721
Caribbean NANP Calling Code
Official Language
Dutch, Spanish & French Also Widely Spoken
Religion
Christianity
Predominantly Roman Catholic & Protestant
Capital
Largest Settlement
Government
Autonomous Country Within the Dutch Kingdom
Region
Southern Half of Saint Martin Island · Leeward Islands
Time Zone
Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4)
King Willem-Alexander
Monarch
King Willem-Alexander
King of the Netherlands Since April 30, 2013
Governor Ajamu Baly
Governor
Ajamu Baly
Representative of the Dutch Crown Since October 10, 2022
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina
Prime Minister
Dr. Luc Mercelina
Prime Minister Since May 3, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister
Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten
Deputy Prime Minister of Sint Maarten
Districts
8 Main Districts
Includes Philipsburg, Simpson Bay, Cole Bay & Maho
Area
13 sq mi
34 km² · #195 of 197 Countries & Territories by Area
Population
44,000
#191 of 197 Countries & Territories by Population
Population Density
3,385/sq mi
1,307/km² · #7 of 197 Countries & Territories by Density
Demonym
Sint Maartener
Autonomous Status
October 10, 2010
Became an Autonomous Country Within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Sint Maarten Location
18.0425° N, 63.0548° W
Northeastern Caribbean · Shared Island with Saint Martin
North America Globe
Continent
Caribbean Region
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten WEATHER
Sint Maarten (Dutch Side)
Saint Martin (French Side)
ABC Islands
SSS Islands
Regional Views
Netherlands

Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean Sea characterized by hilly terrain, tropical forests, lagoons, and sandy beaches along its coastlines.

📍 Sint Maarten is a Caribbean island country located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, occupying the southern part of the island of Saint Martin. It shares a land border with the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin to the north, making it one of the smallest landmasses in the world divided between two nations. Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and lies east of Puerto Rico.
Sint Maarten’s geography is characterized by a mix of coastal plains, lagoons, and low hills, with its highest point being Pic Paradis on the French side of the island. The territory covers about 34 square kilometers (13 square miles) and features numerous bays, sandy beaches, and inland salt ponds. Its coastline is varied, with both calm, sheltered waters and more exposed, rugged areas. The island’s tropical climate and scenic coastal landscape support a strong tourism industry, while its strategic location in the northeastern Caribbean has historically made it a hub for trade, travel, and cultural exchange.
Capital
Philipsburg, Philipsburg
(Philipsburg / Philipsburg, Philipsburg)
👥 ~2,000
Largest Places
Philipsburg, Philipsburg
(Philipsburg / Philipsburg, Philipsburg)
👥~2,000
Lower Prince’s Quarter, Prince’s Quarter
(Lower Prince’s Quarter, Prince’s Quarter)
👥~10,000
Cul de Sac, Cul de Sac
(Cul de Sac, Cul de Sac)
👥~8,000
Koolbaai, Simpson Bay
(Koolbaai, Simpson Bay)
👥~7,000
Simpson Bay, Simpson Bay
(Simpson Bay, Simpson Bay)
👥~6,000
Cole Bay, Simpson Bay
(Cole Bay, Simpson Bay)
👥~6,000
South Reward, Prince’s Quarter
(South Reward, Prince’s Quarter)
👥~5,000
Middle Region, Middle Region
(Middle Region, Middle Region)
👥~4,000
St. Peters, Cul de Sac
(St. Peters, Cul de Sac)
👥~4,000
Upper Prince’s Quarter, Prince’s Quarter
(Upper Prince’s Quarter, Prince’s Quarter)
👥~3,500
Belvedere, Prince’s Quarter
(Belvedere, Prince’s Quarter)
👥~3,000
Cay Hill, Cul de Sac
(Cay Hill, Cul de Sac)
👥~3,000
Defiance, Middle Region
(Defiance, Middle Region)
👥~2,500
Fort Willem, Philipsburg
(Fort Willem, Philipsburg)
👥~2,500
Point Blanche, Philipsburg
(Point Blanche, Philipsburg)
👥~2,500
Sucker Garden, Cul de Sac
(Sucker Garden, Cul de Sac)
👥~2,000
Indigo Bay, Simpson Bay
(Indigo Bay, Simpson Bay)
👥~2,000
Cupecoy, Simpson Bay
(Cupecoy, Simpson Bay)
👥~2,000
Lowlands, Simpson Bay
(Lowlands, Simpson Bay)
👥~2,000
Airport Area, Simpson Bay
(Airport Area, Simpson Bay)
👥~1,500
Guana Bay, Prince’s Quarter
(Guana Bay, Prince’s Quarter)
👥~1,500
Over the Bank, Philipsburg
(Over the Bank, Philipsburg)
👥~1,500
Madame Estate, Cul de Sac
(Madame Estate, Cul de Sac)
👥~1,500
Emmaplein, Philipsburg
(Emmaplein, Philipsburg)
👥~1,200
Zagersgut, Middle Region
(Zagersgut, Middle Region)
👥~1,000
Road System (Caribbean Kingdom of the Netherlands Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Sint Maarten follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Types: Type A & Type B
Sint Maarten commonly uses Type A and Type B electrical outlets.

What is the Internet TLD for Sint Maarten?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.

Examples:

.nl = Netherlands .fr = France .us = United States

Sint Maarten uses:

.sx

What is the ISO Code for Sint Maarten?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Sint Maarten is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

It has its own ISO 3166-1 assignment:

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country/territory codes such as SX. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Sint Maarten is assigned:

SX

Official ISO country name:

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: SX
ISO-3 Code: SXM
ISO Numeric Code: 534
SX Sint Maarten Flag Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1F8 U+1F1FD
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Sint Maarten Flag
🇳🇱 "O Sweet Saint Martin’s Land"
• “O Sweet Saint Martin’s Land” is the beloved local anthem of Sint Maarten • Celebrates the culture and shared heritage of the island • Often performed at official and community events
Sint Maarten Flag Map

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