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Saint Barthélemy

Location
Location Description

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group, east of the United States Virgin Islands, southeast of Sint Maarten

Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
France
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country features the national coat of arms centered on a white field. The coat of arms is a shield divided into three horizontal stripes: three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue, above a white Maltese cross on red, over three gold crowns on blue. Below the shield is a banner with "OUANALAO," which is what the indigenous people called the island. On top of the shield is a mural crown.

Capital
Gustavia
Language
French
Currency
(euro)
Size
8 sq mi (21 sq km) — 244th largest
Total Population
10,562 people — 231st largest
Population Density
1,303 people per sq mi (503 people per sq km) — 27th largest

Country Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group, east of the United States Virgin Islands, southeast of Sint Maarten

Country Flag

The flag of this country features the national coat of arms centered on a white field. The coat of arms is a shield divided into three horizontal stripes: three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue, above a white Maltese cross on red, over three gold crowns on blue. Below the shield is a banner with "OUANALAO," which is what the indigenous people called the island. On top of the shield is a mural crown.