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The smallest territory in the
world to be partitioned between two sovereign nations, St Martin/St
Maarten is a 37-square mile island that has been shared by the French
and the Dutch with neighborly cooperation and friendship for almost
350 years. The border is almost imperceptible, and people cross back
and forth without ever realizing they have entered a new country! The
only marker is a monument testifying to centuries of peaceful
cohabitation and the treaty that made this special arrangement
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While happily sharing close
quarters on this Windward Caribbean island, each side has yet been
able to retain much of the distinctiveness of its own national
culture. Some experiences, however, can equally be found on both
sides, like traditional European elegance combined with modern outdoor
fun like scuba diving, an energetic nightlife, and just about the best
duty-free shopping in the Caribbean.Travelers to this tropical island
playground are treated to the unique experience of criss-crossing a
border and playing in two island nations for the price of one! |
