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Government site for the Island of St. Martin 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
Learn more about the Caribbean's most exciting vacation destination! If you appreciate gourmet food, world class duty free shopping, vibrant nightlife, pristine beaches, year-round warm climate and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist, Sint Maarten - Saint Martin is for you!
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