St Maarten

St Maarten
	St. Maarten/Martin enjoys the unique position of being the smallest landmass in the world to be divided and ruled by two sovereign powers. Ownership of the island is divided between the Dutch and the French, who have shared the island for more than 300 years. The French side of the island is actually part of the Guadeloupe Department of France, so when you're on French St. Martin, it's the same legally as if you were actually standing on the streets of Paris. However, the Dutch side is not really considered to be The Netherlands: It is part of the Netherlands Antilles, a group of Caribbean islands that belong to the Dutch Kingdom. St. Maarten/Martin has had a number of diverse residents throughout its fascinating history.