The island of St. Maarten / St. Martin is the smallest landmass in the world shared by two nations. The northern side (St. Martin) is governed by the French and the southern side (St. Maarten) is one of the five island territories that make up the semi autonomous country of the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. While English is the main language on both sides, Dutch is the official language on the southern side and French the official language on the northern side.

Because of its geographical location, the island plays a strategic role in the development of neighboring islands Saba, St. Eustatius (also Netherlands Antilles territories), Anguilla and St. Barths.

Princess Juliana Airport

Saba can be reached by air from St. Maarten's Princess Juliana Airport (code: SXM) by Winair (runs a regular schedule) and Windward Express Airways (private charter) and by Sea with either the Dawn II or Edge Ferry services.