ST. MAARTEN
"St. Maarten is the smallest Island
in the world to be shared by two sovereign governments-namely
the Dutch and French. The Dutch side, with Philipsburg as
its capital occupies the southern 17 square miles of this
37-square-mile island; St. Martin, a French dependency, occupies
the northern half.
"The dual nationality adds variety to this most unique
of island gems in the Caribbean Sea. Both Dutch St. Maarten
and French St. Martin have maintained a peaceful coexistence
for over 350 years, the longest of any two bordering nations.
The two territories have enjoyed harmonious relations through
their history and have shared the prosperity of many years
without dispute. The Treaty of Concordia executed on March
23rd 1648 established this coexistence and has the unique
distinction of being the oldest Treaty still in force today..."
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more from the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Website, Click Here.
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