Sint Maarten

Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands · Netherlands

Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the Caribbean. Its capital is Philipsburg. About 43,923 people live there (2025). It covers 34 km². It borders Saint Martin.

Sint Maarten at a glance

Capital: Philipsburg
Population (2025): 43,923
Area: 34 km²
Density: 1,292 per km²
Official languages: Dutch, English, French
Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder
People: St. Maartener
Calling code: +1721
Internet domain: .sx
Coast: Has a coastline

How Sint Maarten compares

Similar in size: Tuvalu (26 km²).
Similar population: Saint Kitts and Nevis (46,922).
The Netherlands Antillean guilder is also used in 1 other place: Curaçao.
Dutch is also an official language in 3 other countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Suriname.
English is also an official language in 59 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 53 more.
French is also an official language in 31 other countries: Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada and 25 more.

The flag of Sint Maarten

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Land borders of Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten shares its land border only with Saint Martin, which belongs to France.

Saint Martin

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Questions about Sint Maarten

Is Sint Maarten a country?

No. Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of Sint Maarten?

The capital of Sint Maarten is Philipsburg.

Which countries border Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten shares its land border only with Saint Martin, which belongs to France.

How big is Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten covers 34 km², about the same size as Tuvalu (26 km²).

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