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==Country== | ==Country== | ||
Sint Maarten was part of the [[Netherlands Antilles]] until 1986, when it became an independent within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country comprises roughly half of the island of the same name. The other half is the French overseas territory of [[Saint Martin (island)|Saint Martin]] | Sint Maarten was part of the [[Netherlands Antilles]] until 1986, when it became an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country comprises roughly half of the island of the same name. The other half is the French overseas territory of [[Saint Martin (island)|Saint Martin]] | ||
Sint Maarten is not divided into municipalities, but the island is governed as a whole. None of the villages on the island uses arms. | Sint Maarten is not divided into municipalities, but the island is governed as a whole. None of the villages on the island uses arms. | ||