The Island of Saint Martin contains 2 jurisdictions:The country of Sint Maarten = Dutch and EnglishThe French Collectivity of Saint Martin = French and English
The 1 official language of the Overseas Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French, spoken by 100% of the population.No other languages are spoken on the islands, except tourist languages.
The area of Collectivity of Saint Martin is 53.2 square kilometers.
Collectivity of Saint Martin was created on 2007-07-15.
Collectivity of Saint Martin's population density is 675 people per square kilometer.
Collectivity is not a French colony; rather, it refers to certain overseas territories of France that have a unique status. These include regions like Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy, which were reclassified from being part of Guadeloupe in 2007. Collectivities have varying degrees of autonomy and self-governance while remaining part of the French Republic.
Yes, Indian citizens require a visa to enter Saint Martin. They can obtain a visa through the nearest French consulate or embassy, as part of Saint Martin is a French overseas collectivity. It's advisable to apply in advance and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared. Always check for the latest travel requirements before planning your trip.
The 1 official language of Saint-Barthélemy is French.The local languages are:Saint-Barthélemy FrenchAntillean Creole
One example of a state that is made up of two parts is the island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. The island is divided between the French collectivity of Saint Martin and the Dutch constituent country of Sint Maarten.
Saint Martin is divided into two parts: the northern part is a French overseas collectivity, known as Saint-Martin, while the southern part is a Dutch territory called Sint Maarten. Therefore, Saint Martin itself is not part of the United States. However, Sint Maarten is a popular destination for U.S. travelers, but it operates independently from the U.S. system.
French is the official language of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin (French side), and Saint Barthelemy. With the exception of Haiti, all of these islands are French overseas territories or departments. French Guiana, another French overseas department, is located in South America, but its northern border is on the Caribbean. The official language of Dominica and Saint Lucia is English, but both islands were at one point French territories, and many people still speak a Creole dialect of French.
Haiti and Martinique are two countries in the Caribbean where French is commonly spoken. French is an official language in both countries, alongside Creole in Haiti and Creole and English in Martinique.