The island of Saint Martin lies in the Caribbean Sea and is officially divided into two separate territories. The north of the island is known as Saint Martin and is a French republic, and the south of the island is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and is called Sint Maarten.
The dry season in Saint Martin is from January to May and temperatures are pleasant at about 29°C. The rainy season is from June to December when the temperatures slightly rise. From July to November Saint Martin is vulnerable to hurricanes.
Set against the backdrop of tropical paradise, Saint Martin has a truly unique blend of French, Dutch, British, and African culture. There are dozens of festivals and holidays throughout the year to celebrate this diverse culture, and bring the island to life, with music blaring and dancing till the early hours. The image of brightly clothed locals selling local wares beside French architecture represents Saint Martin's essence ' a beautiful island full of character.
Tourism accounts for 85% of employment in Saint Martin and continues to be the economy's biggest sector, with over one million tourists visiting Saint Martin every year. The island has one of the highest per capita incomes in the Caribbean.
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