Situated in Caribbean, Saint Martin 🇲🇫 (officially Saint Martin) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 26,129 and a total area of 53 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Saint Martin through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Marigot, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Saint Martin located?
Geographically, Saint Martin belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 53 km², which makes it the 235th largest country or territory on Earth.
Saint Martin has a coastline as well as land borders with Sint Maarten — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Marigot, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how saint martin islander life really works.
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Who lives in Saint Martin?
Around 26,129 people live in Saint Martin, making it the 224th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Saint Martin is called a Saint Martin 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 Martin — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Saint Martin is +590. Websites from the country typically use the .fr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Saint Martin are its flag, its capital Marigot, and its approximate population of 26,129.
Neighbouring countries
Saint Martin shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Saint Martin
- Saint Martin's flag emoji is 🇲🇫 — its two-letter country code is MF and its three-letter code is MAF.
- Saint Martin covers 53 km², ranking 235th in the world by area.
- With about 26,129 people, Saint Martin holds the 224th spot in the world population ranking.
- Saint Martin is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Saint Martin shares borders with 1 country.
Saint Martin — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Saint Martin?
- The capital of Saint Martin is Marigot.
- What is the population of Saint Martin?
- Saint Martin has a population of approximately 26,129 people, ranking 224th in the world.
- Where is Saint Martin located?
- Saint Martin is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Saint Martin?
- The main language spoken in Saint Martin is French.
- What currency is used in Saint Martin?
- Saint Martin uses the Euro (EUR).
