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st martin
Located on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten, the Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel with direct access to the beautiful Maho Beach. The property offers three gorgeous swimming pools with stunning views of Maho Bay and an infinity pool surrounded by a man-made beach. Perched on a cliff, the main restaurant, Azul, offers an outstanding dining experience with a menu of Mediterranean delicacies and water views. In addition, there are five additional restaurants and bars, a casino, a nightclub, a fitness center and a full-service spa. Spacious rooms feature private furnished patios or balconies and a choice of swim-up suites with direct access to the narrow pool. All rooms feature fully stocked minibars and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, among many other luxury amenities，sports fitness .
The northern islands of the Lesser Antilles, West Indies. With an area of 86 square kilometers, the southern part belongs to the Netherlands Antilles, with an area of 34 square kilometers and a population of 15,000 (1981). Upgraded to the territory of the Republic), with an area of 52 square kilometers and a population of 8,072 (1982). The residents are mostly black. The terrain is undulating, with many hills in the east and west, generally 300-415 meters above sea level. The annual precipitation is 1,100 mm. The island has beautiful scenery. Columbus came here on November 11, 1493 (St. Martin's Day), hence the name. Occupied by France in 1638. In 1648, it belonged to France and the Netherlands. It mainly produces salt, cotton, sugar cane and livestock, and the wine industry and fishing industry are increasingly developed. Tourism is very prosperous. Important towns are Philipsburg (Netherlands) and Marigot (French).
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin: The French overseas Guadeloupe region occupies 21 square miles in the north, with the capital Marigot; the Netherlands Antilles occupies 16 square miles in the south, with the capital Philipsburg ). The dividing line between the two countries is in the middle of the mountains and lakes (Lagoon). Both towns are very small, just a few streets away. This small island has been divided between the two countries for more than 300 years. France and the Netherlands signed an agreement in 1648 to divide St. Maarten. French and Dutch armies assembled at the oyster pond on the east side of the island, then marched in opposite directions along the coastline to the point where they finally met to define the border between the two countries. Legend has it that during the ceremony before departure, the Dutch drank gin and light beer, and the French drank conger brandy and liquor. The French were so drunk, more excited than the Dutch, ran faster, and ended up taking up more space. There is also a legend that the Dutch were fascinated by a French girl, wasted a lot of time, and ended up taking up less space. Whatever the outcome, the peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries lasted for more than three hundred years. Anyone crossing the Dutch-French border on the island does not need any formalities, and there are no guards. This is unique in the world. A monument was erected on the border of the island in 1948 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the peaceful partition. There are four flags flying around the monument, namely the Dutch flag, the French flag, the Netherlands Antilles flag and the flag of the joint administration of Saint Martin. Both the French and Dutch areas on the island fly the flag of joint administration. The colors of the flag are the same as those of the Netherlands and France, which are red, white and blue, with red on the top and blue on the bottom, a white triangle on the left, and the emblem of St. Martin in the middle of the triangle. Above the badge is the sun and pelican, in the middle is the shape of the courthouse of Fort Philips, osmanthus, monument, and the lower ribbon reads "SEMPER PRO GREDIENS". The flag also symbolizes Dutch-French friendship.
On October 10, 2010, the former "Netherlands Antilles" disintegrated, and Sint Maarten and Curaçao were established as independent states within the framework of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is the "Flag Raising Ceremony" in the "Independence Celebration" held in Philipsburg, the capital of St. Martin.
