Sint Maarten
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Capital
Philipsburg
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Local time
16:02
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Population
37 429
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1721
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Currency
NAƒ ANG (guilder)
Sint Maarten
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Capital
Philipsburg
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Local time
16:02
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Population
37 429
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1721
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Currency
NAƒ ANG (guilder)
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Petrol price
€ 1.19 pl
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Precipitation
516mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
21 km2
Population
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Diabetes
13.1%
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Tuberculosis
6 per 100k
Economy
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
733kt
What not to do when visiting Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten Don’t necessarily attempt to experience the jet blast of approaching and departing aircraft at Maho beach - it may result in serious injury. Keep a safe distance.
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Sint Maarten Don’t leave your bags unattended and don’t agree to carry any package from someone else.
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Sint Maarten Don't forget to negotiate and agree on the price in advance for your taxi drive - taxis are not metered.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Sint Maarten Don’t forget the hurricane season takes place between June and November.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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