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Neighboring Countries of Saint Martin
Saint Martin shares land borders with 1 country: Sint Maarten (16 km).
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Countries bordering Saint Martin
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital |
|---|---|---|
 Sint Maarten |
Philipsburg |
Geography of Saint Martin
Location
Caribbean, located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; French part of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea; Saint Martin lies east of the US Virgin Islands
Area
50 km² — more than one-third the size of Washington, D.C.
Climate
Temperature averages 27-29 degrees Celsius all year long; low humidity, gentle trade winds, brief, intense rain showers; hurricane season stretches from July to November
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Pic du Paradis 424 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
Salt
Natural hazards
Subject to hurricanes from July to November
Good to know
Note 1: the southern border is shared with Sint Maarten, which is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; together, these two entities make up the smallest landmass in the world that is shared by two self-governing states note 2: Simpson Bay Lagoon (aka Simson Bay Lagoon or The Great Pond) is one of the largest inland lagoons in the West Indies; the border between the French and Dutch halves of the island runs across the center of the lagoon, which is shared by both of the island's entities
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Saint Martin
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).