St Martin
Saint Martin is the smallest island that is shared by two different countries. It is owned by France and the Netherlands Antilles. The small island is only 37 square miles. The French own 2/3 of the land mass and the Netherland Antilles own the other third. The 2/3 is part of Europe, though not culturally. The island may be split into two countires, but it isn’t obvious. There are a couple of signs where the island splits, but nothing big. St. Marteen has the longest standing treaty throughout the world. More than 350 years ago the French and Dutch signed the Concordia Agreement, which stated that citizens from either country could freely go to whatever side of the island. Citizens of the island live in small villas throughout the 37 square miles.
Sint Maarten may be small but it has stunnign land. The terrain is rugged and interesting, roads goes up and down hills and land there isn’t filled with buildings. The beach is bright and there are tons of stores and restaurants in the small area.
St. Maarten is known as the “yachting center of the Caribbean.” Huge yachts are kept in the bay at Saint Martin. The population is now at 75,000 which is huge for such a small island. Tourism keeps the small island going. There are villas that have been up for years that are a giant tourist attraction. The town has a home town feeling with sights that are hard to find. Celebrities come to Sint Maarten for the sightseeing and to visit the small villas and sail in the ocean.
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