Situated in Caribbean, Sint Maarten πΈπ½ (officially Sint Maarten) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 43,350 and a total area of 34 kmΒ², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Sint Maarten through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Philipsburg, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Sint Maarten located?
Geographically, Sint Maarten belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 34 kmΒ², which makes it the 240th largest country or territory on Earth.
Sint Maarten has a coastline as well as land borders with Saint Martin β a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Philipsburg, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how st. maartener life really works.
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Who lives in Sint Maarten?
Around 43,350 people live in Sint Maarten, making it the 215th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Sint Maarten is called a St. Maartener.
Sint Maarten is multilingual: the languages spoken include Dutch, English and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Sint Maarten β from markets and music to family traditions β is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG, symbol Ζ). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Sint Maarten is +1721. Websites from the country typically use the .sx internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Sint Maarten are its flag, its capital Philipsburg, and its approximate population of 43,350.
Neighbouring countries
Sint Maarten shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Sint Maarten
- Sint Maarten's flag emoji is πΈπ½ β its two-letter country code is SX and its three-letter code is SXM.
- Sint Maarten covers 34 kmΒ², ranking 240th in the world by area.
- With about 43,350 people, Sint Maarten holds the 215th spot in the world population ranking.
- Sint Maarten is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Sint Maarten shares borders with 1 country.
Sint Maarten β frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Sint Maarten?
- The capital of Sint Maarten is Philipsburg.
- What is the population of Sint Maarten?
- Sint Maarten has a population of approximately 43,350 people, ranking 215th in the world.
- Where is Sint Maarten located?
- Sint Maarten is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Sint Maarten?
- The languages spoken in Sint Maarten include Dutch, English and French.
- What currency is used in Sint Maarten?
- Sint Maarten uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG).
