Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Floods
Past Events
Hurricane Lenny (1999): 13 killed
Hurricane Jose (1999)
Hurricane Bertha (1996)
Hurricane Luis (1995): 14 killed, 1,000+
homeless
Hurricane Marilyn (1995)
Environmental Concerns
- Damage to coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass
- Overfishing
- Soil erosion
- Deforestation
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Profile
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St. Martin is the smallest island in the world
to be divided between two countries.
The Northern French-administered St. Martin is
a part of the French overseas department of Guadeloupe
(however, St. Martin did vote to secede from Guadeloupe
in 2003 and form a separate French territory, though
this has not yet occurred). The Southern half of the
island is Dutch-controlled, sharing a 10.2 km border.
| Coordinates |
18 06 N, 63 08 W |
| Area |
53.2 km2 |
| Terrain |
Relatively flat, coral and limestone. |
| Population |
31,349 (French, 2002 est) |
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Government Strategies
Disaster Management controlled by the Civil Defense and the
Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU).
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