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Country Name |
Saint Martin |
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Continent |
Central America |
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Surface area |
53.20 km² |
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Capital |
Marigot |
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Population |
35,680 |
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Language |
French, Creole-French dialect |
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Currency |
Euro |
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Time zone |
-5hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00590 |
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.
These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.
Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
A French overseas collective, it occupies the northern section of the island of the same name (the southern section is part of the Netherlands), belonging to the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
The climate is tropical, warm and sunny all year round. The average daily temperature ranges from 25° degrees in the coolest period, January to March, to 28° C in the hottest, muggy period in June to October. Rainfall is concentrated during the summer season.
