What is the population of Saint Barthélemy?
9,278
What happened with it in 2003?
the island voted in favour of secession
What is the official name of Saint Barthélemy?
the Territorial collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy
What exactly is it?'
an overseas collectivity of France
What kind of commune was it for many years?
French
How many territories are there in the collectivity?
four
Is Saint Barthélemy an island?
Yes
What do the natives call it?
Ouanalao
What is its capital?
Gustavia
When do tourists usually go there?
the winter holiday season
And when do the rich and famous go often?
during the Christmas and new year period.
What formations encircle the island?
shallow reefs
What used to be under Swedish rule?
Guadeloupe
What language is spoken there?
French.
What Swedish symbolism still appears on the coat of arms?
the Three Crowns
What lies to the west of the island?
Puerto Rico
And what is Puerto Rico in?
the Greater Antilles.
Is Saint Barthélemy volcanic?
Yes
Where is its main harbour?
Gustavia