| Location |
The
island is located at 17°8 North and 62°50 West,
part of the Leeward Islands in the North East of the Caribbean
Sea, 15 miles south of St Martin. 25 square kilometers
or 8 square miles |
| Capital |
Gustavia |
| Population |
Approximately 7,000 residents |
| Language |
The official language is French, but English is widely spoken |
| Currency |
The Euro is the official currency, but the US dollar is
accepted everywhere |
|
Electricity |
220
volts, 60 Hz. U.S.-made appliances will require French adapter
plugs and transformers |
| Time
zone |
GMT
– 4, Atlantic Standard Time. Between St Barthelemy
and New York: 1 hour ahead in winter, and the same time
in summer .Between St Barthelemy and Paris: 5 hours ahead
in winter, and 6 hours in summer |
|
Weather |
Perfect dry, tropical climate with no specific rainy season.
Temperatures vary between 22-30°C, or 72-86°F |
| Medical
facilities |
There are quite a few doctors, dentists and specialists
on the island, pharmacies, and a medical laboratory with
an X-ray department |
| Churches |
There
is a Catholic church in Gustavia, Lorient, Colombier, and
an Anglican church in Gustavia |
