Saint Barthélemy, French overseas territory in Lesser Antilles, Caribbean.
The 21-square-kilometer island features numerous white sand beaches, steep hills, and small coves along its indented coastline.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Saint Barthelemy operated under Swedish control, with Gustavia port serving as a neutral trading center.
The annual Saint Barth Music Festival in January combines classical, jazz, and Caribbean music performances by international and local musicians.
The island maintains strict building regulations that limit construction height to two stories to preserve its natural landscape.
The Gustaf III Airport requires specialized pilot certification due to its short runway that ends directly at Saint Jean Beach.
Location: France
Inception: July 15, 2007
Capital city: Gustavia
Part of: Lesser Antilles, Leeward Islands, Caribbean
Address: Lieu-dit La Pointe-Gustavia - BP 113,97133,Saint-Barthélemy 97133
Phone: +590590298040
Website: https://comstbarth.fr
GPS coordinates: 17.89677,-62.82560
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
This collection encompasses the world's smallest countries and territories by land area, measured including lakes and rivers within their borders. The list features both independent sovereign states and dependent territories with varying political statuses. From Vatican City at 0.4 square kilometers to Monaco and San Marino in Europe, and island nations in the Caribbean such as Saint Kitts and Nevis, this selection demonstrates the geographic diversity of compact territories. The European microstates offer medieval fortifications, princely palaces, and modern financial districts within limited spaces. Pacific atolls like Nauru and Tuvalu present coral formations and tropical coastlines, while Caribbean islands combine volcanic mountains, rainforests, and colonial architecture. Despite their limited size, these countries and territories maintain their own governmental systems, cultures, and economic models ranging from tourism and financial services to fishing and agriculture.
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