About Sint Maarten

General Information
Sint Maarten is an island country in the Caribbean. It is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With a population of 33,609 on an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi), it encompasses the southern 40% of the divided island of Saint Martin, while the northern 60% of the island constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin. Its capital is Philipsburg.
Before 10 October 2010, Sint Maarten was known as the Island Territory of Sint Maarten (Dutch: Eilandgebied Sint Maarten), and was one of five Island territories that constituted the Netherlands Antilles.
Population
Sint Maarten has a population of over 33,000 people
Political Structure
The Constitution of Sint Maarten was unanimously adopted by the Island council of Sint Maarten on 21 July 2010. Elections for a new island council were held on 17 September 2010, since the number of seats was increased from 11 to 15. The newly elected island council became the Estates of Sint Maarten on 10 October.
Infrastructure and Economy
Air transportation to Sint Maarten and the whole island is served by Princess Juliana International Airport, which is well known for its very low final approach landings close to a popular beach at the end of the runway. Winair (Windward Islands Airways) has its headquarters on the grounds of the airport.
There are no railroads on the island.
St. Maarten’s economy is mostly based on tourism, either from tourists staying on the island or day tourists from the many cruise lines that dock in the Philipsburg Harbor.
In 2014, St. Maarten had more gaming machines per resident than any other country in the world.
Languages
The official Languages are Dutch and English
Currency
Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)

Exchange Controls
Sint Maarten does not have exchange controls