What is Sint Maarten/St. Martin like?
Dutch St. Maarten has a population of around 32,000, with a wide mix of some 86 nationalities and languages. English is the predominant language, with Dutch the official language. If you are coming from the United States or Canada, you will find Dutch St. Maarten very comfortable, with many familiar business names like Fedex, McDonalds, Burger King, Dominos Pizza, etc. French St. Martin has a population of approximately 28,000 and the official language is French. It has a very European feeling, and the grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants provide a true gourmet experience to complement the commodities and comfort of Dutch St. Maarten.