Is St Maarten considered the Netherlands?

It's a great benefit to be able to access services on either side of the island but also witness the duality in lifestyles. Sint Maarten, the Dutch side, is located at the south of the island and is one of the four constituent countries that comprise the Kingdom of the Netherlands.



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On 10 October 2010 Sint Maarten became a constituent country (Dutch: Land Sint Maarten) within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, making it a constitutional equal partner with Aruba, Cura?ao, and the Netherlands proper. Constitution Day (10 October) is celebrated annually as a public holiday.

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Currently, the island is divided into Sint Maarten (the southern half of the island, part of the Netherlands) and the Collectivity of Saint Martin (the northern half of the island, part of France).

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One island and two countries! Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St. Martin is half French, half Dutch.

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km (37 sq. miles), about half the area of Washington, D.C. An island divided between the Netherlands and France, St. Maarten (Sint Maarten) is the Dutch half, and St. Martin is French.

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Currently, the island is divided into Sint Maarten (the southern half of the island, part of the Netherlands) and the Collectivity of Saint Martin (the northern half of the island, part of France).

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Dutch is the official language of Sint Maarten, used in legal documents and throughout the court system. To confuse matters a little further, the language of the Dutch West Indies with the larger islands to the South of Aruba and Curaçao is Papiamento.

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Martin is a must-visit. Its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and fusion of French and Dutch cultures create a unique experience. The island's charm, warm hospitality, and diverse activities make it well worth the trip.

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As St Maarten was part of the Netherlands Antilles between 1954 and 2010, you will find many people of Aruban, Curacaolean, Anguillian, Saban and Statian descent on St Maarten. The same also applies to people from Dutch speaking Surinam, as well as people born in the European Netherlands.

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