Language: French, but most people also speak English
Government:Overseas Department and Region of France
Capitol: Marigot
Currency: Euro is the legal currency but US dollars are accepted everywhere.
Entry requirements:
Citizens of the U.S. and Canada staying up to three weeks can have a valid passport or other proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate. All visitors wishing to stay over three weeks must have a passport. Citizens of all other countries must inquire with a government official about the need of a visa. All visitors must carry a return or onward ticket.
Climate: Temperature
varies from 77 degrees in January and April to 82 degrees
in JulyFahrenheit and an average rainfall of 35 inches per
year.
Time Zone: Atlantic
Standard Time
Electricity: 220 volts (50Hz) following European standard, so a converter and adapter plugs are needed for travel appliances.