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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: SX

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code SX

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the SX code, which represents Sint Maarten within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
SX
Related Codes
SXM534NN
Official Name
Sint Maarten
Common Name
Sint Maarten
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
North America
Region
Saint Martin
Area
34 km²
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
Philipsburg (18.024166, -63.043335)
Terrain
low, hilly terrain, volcanic origin
Climate
tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in moderate temperaturesaverage rainfall of 150 cm/yearhurricane season stretches from July to November
Border Countries
Saint Martin (France) 16 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Philipsburg
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
UTC -4 hours
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
43,847
Distribution
the most populous areas are Lower Prince's Quarter (north of Philipsburg) and Cul de Sac
Official Languages
EnglishDutch
Literacy Rate
NA
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
O Sweet Saint Martin's Land
National Holiday
King's Day (birthday of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER), 27 April (1967); note - King's or Queen's Day are observed on the ruling monarch's birthday; celebrated on 26 April if 27 April is a Sunday; local holiday Sint Maarten's Day, 11 November (1985), commemorates the discovery of the island by COLUMBUS on Saint Martin's Day, 11 November 1493; celebrated on both halves of the island
National Symbols
brown pelican, yellow sage (flower)
National Colors
red, white, blue
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
ANG – Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ƒ)
GDP
$1.919 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Calling Code
+1721

Sint Maarten is a Dutch constituent country located in the Caribbean Sea's Leeward Islands. Positioned east of the US Virgin Islands, it is the territory that occupies the southern part of the Saint Martin island.

*The map highlights the location of Sint Maarten.

Related locale codes

en-SX – English (Sint Maarten)

nl-SX – Dutch (Sint Maarten)

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