Want to learn about Sint Maarten? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Sint Maarten
| Capital | Philipsburg |
|---|---|
| Continent | Americas |
| Population | 41,000 |
| Languages | English, French, Dutch |
| Currency | Netherlands Antillean guilder |
| National symbol | Brown Pelican |
| Famous food | Conch and Dumplings |
In Sint Maarten, people often speak English, French, Dutch. A friendly way to say hello is "Hello". 👋
Fun facts about Sint Maarten for kids
- Sint Maarten shares a tiny island with French Saint Martin, the smallest land mass shared by two nations in the world!
- It has one of the most famous airports ever, where huge jet planes fly just feet directly above the public beach!
- It is known as the 'Friendly Island' because of how incredibly welcoming the locals are!
- The St. Maarten Carnival is a giant, colorful, music-filled festival that lasts for almost an entire month.
- The island is an incredible blend of over 100 different nationalities living together.
Famous places in Sint Maarten
- Maho Beach
- Fort Amsterdam
- Great Bay Beach
Nature and symbols of Sint Maarten
- Brown Pelican
- National sport: Baseball
Going to Sint Maarten with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Hello".
- Find Philipsburg, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇸🇽 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Conch and Dumplings at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Maho Beach.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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