What is Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of North America.

How large and how populated is Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten covers approximately 34 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 58,477, recorded for 2,023. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is associated with the following country or countries: Sint Maarten. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Sint Maarten. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Sint Maarten?

The official name of Sint Maarten is Sint Maarten, and its native name is Sint Maarten. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is associated with the following language codes: en, nl, and with the time zone America/Puerto_Rico. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Sint Maarten defined as an island location?

Yes. Sint Maarten is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Sint Maarten?

For Sint Maarten, the capital is Philipsburg, the largest city is Lower Prince's Quarter, and the associated currency code is XCG. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Sint Maarten in geographic datasets?

Sint Maarten is identified by the ISO code SX and the country code SX. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is associated with the following region or regions: Sint Maarten. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

Countries

A structured atlas of protected land boundaries and marine environments across the island territory.

Sint Maarten: parks and protected areas

Explore maps and profiles of protected areas in Sint Maarten, including Man of War Shoal.

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Caribbean islandconstituent countryKingdom of the NetherlandsDutch CaribbeanNorth America

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Park system

Sint Maarten Park System Profile and Protected Area Records

Analyze park size, habitat distribution, and conservation designations across local marine environments.

Calculated metrics reveal scale, historical establishment patterns, and habitat variation across known park records in the region. Comparative indicators support analysis of marine reserves, coastal zones, and protected landscapes using current atlas data.

Known protected area

31 km²

Area data available for 1 of 1 park.

Median park size

31 km²

Median across 1 park with known area.

Oldest known park

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park

Established in 2010.

Largest known park

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park

Recorded area: 31 km².

Designation distribution

Marine protected area1

Habitat distribution

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Discover mapped conservation landscapes across the Dutch Caribbean island territory.

National Parks and Protected Areas in Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten provides essential geographic context for exploring marine protected areas and coastal environments within the Lesser Antilles. Regional park data maps out localized conservation zones and island habitats for structured geographic research.

Sint Maarten is a Caribbean island country and constituent territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It covers 34 km² on the southern half of Saint Martin island, making it one of the smallest countries in the world by area. The country has a population of approximately 58,000 residents and uses the Caribbean guilder as its official currency, though US dollars and euros are widely accepted.

Sint Maarten became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on 10 October 2010, transitioning from the Netherlands Antilles. The island is known for its tourism industry, beaches, and as a duty-free shopping destination. It maintains a parliamentary representative democracy system with King Willem-Alexander as head of state, governed by a Prime Minister. The official languages are English and Dutch.

Largest city:Lower Prince's Quarter

Currency code:XCG

ISO code:SX

Parks count

Capital

Philipsburg

Area

34 km²

Population

58,477 (2,023)

Elevation

383 m

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas1 park

Browse marine reserves, coastal waters, and protected landscapes across the island territory.

National Parks and Protected Areas in Sint Maarten

Explore marine parks, coral reefs, and coastal conservation zones located throughout Sint Maarten. Review detailed park profiles to trace regional geography, marine habitats, and protected territories.

Marine protected areaSint Maarten

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park: Mapping the Protected Waters of Sint Maarten

A vital marine protected area on the edge of the Anguilla Bank.

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park represents a significant Caribbean marine sanctuary covering 3,100 hectares of coastal sea. The area is defined by its intact patch reefs, submerged 19th-century shipwrecks, and varied seabed topography, including vertical walls and expansive seagrass fields that support diverse pelagic and reef-dwelling marine life.

Area: 31 km²
Established: 2010
Relief: Lowland
Access: Easy access

Man of War Shoal National Marine Park Geography

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Landscape and environment

Understand how Sint Maarten is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Sint Maarten geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Sint Maarten through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Sint Maarten.

Sint Maarten geography and landscape

Sint Maarten occupies the southern portion of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean, sharing a land border with the French collectivity of Saint Martin to the north. The island has a maximum elevation of 383 meters. The capital Philipsburg is located on the southern coast.

Sint Maarten nature and environment

As a Caribbean island, Sint Maarten features tropical vegetation, beaches, and coastal marine environments. The surrounding Caribbean Sea defines its island environment.

Sint Maarten climate and seasonal conditions

Tropical marine climate typical of the Caribbean, though specific climate data is not detailed in the source.

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Ways to explore Sint Maarten

Useful phrases, related topics, and discovery prompts connected to Sint Maarten.

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Park map

Trace park distribution and coastal reserve geography across the Dutch Caribbean island.

Sint Maarten National Parks Map: Protected Areas and Marine Reserves Atlas

Preview marine park locations and protected coastal boundaries across Sint Maarten before opening the full cartographic view. Open the complete national park map to study regional marine geography and island conservation zones in greater detail.

Open Sint Maarten Parks Map

Explore key insights into park geography and marine reserve boundaries across Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten National Parks FAQ: Common Questions on Protected Areas

Understanding national parks in Sint Maarten requires exploring the marine reserves, coastal ecosystems, and protected island waters that define local conservation. Structured answers provide essential geographical context for researching protected landscapes and marine habitats throughout the territory.

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Other Countries To Explore From Sint Maarten And Nearby Protected Area Geographies

Browsing national parks and protected areas across neighboring countries provides broader geographic context beyond Sint Maarten. Comparing island marine reserves and coastal park systems supports comprehensive regional exploration through the global country index.

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Caribbean Netherlands National Parks Atlas

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Protected area types

Explore the Protected Area Landscape and Designations of Sint Maarten

Navigate the classification system for parks and reserves in Sint Maarten to better understand regional conservation geography. Use these designation categories to find specific protected zones and examine the natural terrain of this Dutch Caribbean island.

Sint Maarten Park Designations

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