Geography
Sint Maarten Quiz
Dutch half of the world's smallest divided island — Maho Beach and SXM airport
Dutch half of the world's smallest divided island — Maho Beach and SXM airport
Saint Martin is the smallest island in the world divided between two nations — and you can walk across the international border without a passport check. Sint Maarten, the Dutch southern half, is famous for Princess Juliana International Airport's low-flying jets over Maho Beach, a thriving casino scene, and Simpson Bay Lagoon, one of the Caribbean's largest enclosed lagoons. This quiz tests everything about the Dutch side of this unique shared island.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the history of the 1648 Treaty of Concordia, the division of the island, Maho Beach's aviation fame, Hurricane Irma's devastation in 2017, the Dutch Kingdom relationship, the casino economy, the languages spoken, Fort Amsterdam, and the geography of this unique two-nation Caribbean island.
Saint Martin was divided between France and the Netherlands by the 1648 Treaty of Concordia. Both nations had settled on the island and wanted to avoid conflict. The agreement held remarkably well for nearly 375 years, making it one of history's most enduring peaceful border arrangements. Legend says the division was settled by a walking contest.
Maho Beach is directly at the end of Runway 10 at Princess Juliana International Airport. Aircraft making their final approach pass just 10–20 metres above the beach, creating an extraordinary spectacle. Beachgoers can stand close enough to feel jet blast. Several incidents have injured or killed people standing too close to departing aircraft.
Dutch and English are both official languages of Sint Maarten. In practice, English is the most widely spoken language in everyday life. Spanish and Papiamento (a creole language of the ABC islands) are also widely spoken due to immigration from other Caribbean islands and Latin America.
Last updated: April 2026