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OTHER
INFORMATIONS
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OTHER
INFORMATIONS
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Languages:
French and Dutch are the official languages in the Island,
English is spoken everiwhere.
Also Creole, Spanish and Papamiento. |
Ferrys
to travel to St Barthélemy and Anguilla, there are
some ferries services.
Departure of boats is from chemin du Port at Marigot, near
the Marigot Market. |
Telephone
To dial the Dutch side from the French side, dial 00 599
54, + the 5 digits
To dial the french side from the Dutch side, dial 00,+ the
10 numbers |
Post
Offices
the main office is at Philipsburg with branches in the
main areas of the Dutch Side.
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Water
Sea-water tratment plants on both sides provide safe and
good water |
Electricity:
110 V, 60 Hz |
Moving
around the Island
A minibus service is available on the main roads of the
Island.
No set shedule.
To catch a bus, signal the driver who will stop for you.
If you need a taxi see section: taxis
If you wish to rent a car go to: car
rental |
Currencies:
Official currency of the Dutch side is the Netherlands Antilles
florin or guilder (NAF).
Official currency of the French side is the Euro.
Nearly all prices are listed in U.S. dollars as well as
the local currency, so there's no need for calculating exchange
rates.
U.S. dollars are widely accepted on both sides, so visitors
do not need to exchange their U.S. money for a visit to
the island. |
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