St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be shared by two sovereign nations, the Netherlands and France. The island of St. Maarten/St. Martin is steeped in a rich history that spans over 350 years of peaceful co-existence.

The 37-square-mile island was first settled by the Arawaks and was later discovered by Christopher Columbus on behalf of Spain in 1493. After this discovery, the island was passed between Holland, England, France and Spain for the next 150 years before the signing of the Treaty of Concordia in 1648 which peacefully divided the island between Holland and France to the present day. This diverse and colorful history is evident in the island’s fascinating blend of culture that can be found in the friendly faces, lilting accents and vast variety of exciting opportunities.

As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dutch St. Maarten is both politically and economically stable. The territory is not only a safe and pleasant place to do business, but also to establish roots and raise a family. It is estimated that the population of St. Maarten consists of 77 different nationalities with the native languages being English, Dutch and French.