Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is an island country in the Caribbean. It is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country has a population of 41,487 (as of 2013) and an area of 34 square kilometers. Sint Maarten is located on the southern part of the island of Saint Martin, which it shares with the French overseas collectivity of Saint Martin. The capital of Sint Maarten is Philipsburg. The island is mostly known for its beaches and its duty-free shopping. Sint Maarten is a popular tourist destination, with visitors from all over the world coming to enjoy its sunny weather and its beaches. The island is also a popular stop for cruise ships. Sint Maarten is governed as a parliamentary democracy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with the Dutch king as head of state. The country is divided into eight administrative regions, each with its own government. The economy of Sint Maarten is based on tourism and offshore banking. The main industries on the island are tourism, construction, light manufacturing, and agriculture. The official currency of Sint Maarten is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG).