Saint Barthélemy 🇧🇱 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy, it is home to roughly 11,000 people and covers an area of about 21 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Saint Barthélemy — its capital Gustavia, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Saint Barthélemy on the map
Geographically, Saint Barthélemy belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 21 km², which makes it the 244th largest country or territory on Earth.
Saint Barthélemy has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Gustavia, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how saint barthélemy islander life really works.
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Population and languages of Saint Barthélemy
Around 11,000 people live in Saint Barthélemy, making it the 230th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Saint Barthélemy is called a Saint Barthélemy Islander.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Saint Barthélemy — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Saint Barthélemy
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Saint Barthélemy is +590. Websites from the country typically use the .bl internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Saint Barthélemy are its flag, its capital Gustavia, and its approximate population of 11,000.
Fun facts about Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Barthélemy's flag emoji is 🇧🇱 — its two-letter country code is BL and its three-letter code is BLM.
- Saint Barthélemy covers 21 km², ranking 244th in the world by area.
- With about 11,000 people, Saint Barthélemy holds the 230th spot in the world population ranking.
- Saint Barthélemy is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Saint Barthélemy is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Saint Barthélemy — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Saint Barthélemy?
- The capital of Saint Barthélemy is Gustavia.
- What is the population of Saint Barthélemy?
- Saint Barthélemy has a population of approximately 11,000 people, ranking 230th in the world.
- Where is Saint Barthélemy located?
- Saint Barthélemy is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Saint Barthélemy?
- The main language spoken in Saint Barthélemy is French.
- What currency is used in Saint Barthélemy?
- Saint Barthélemy uses the Euro (EUR).
