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Government site for the Island of St. Maarten http://www.st-maarten.com
St. Martin Hospitality and Trade Association http://www.shta.com/
Airfield: Juliana Airport (Dutch side) 7,513 feet runway
Bank Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:30-3:30, Friday till 4:30pm
Currency: US Dollars are accepted everywhere. Netherland
Antillian Guilders are accpted on the Dutch side and Euros are
accepted on the French side.
Climate: Average temperature of 80 degrees, rainfall 40"
annually, humidity 75.5%, water temp. 80 degrees, wind speed 11
mph, average daily sunshine: 8 hours.
Drinking Water: Purified tapwater from desalinating plants.
Bottled water sold in stores.
Driving Licenses: Foreign and International license accepted
Electricity: 110 volts A.C (60 cycle) on the Dutch side.
220 volts A.C. is on the French side. If purchasing appliances
on the island, make sure you purchase correct type.
Entry Requirements: Proof of citizenship and return, continuing
ticket.
Languages: English is widely spoken. Dutch is the official
language of the Dutch Windward Islands and French the official
language of French St. Martin.
Location: 144 miles East of Puerto Rico, 488 miles N.E.
of Curacao, and 1,460 miles South of New York at 18 degrees Nother
latitude and 63 degrees West longitude.
Size: 37 square miles (16 Dutch and 21 French).
Highest elevation: Sentry Hill (1200 ft)
Time: Atlantic Standard Time
Tourist Information Juliana Airport: (Tel) +54211
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