Saint Barthélemy - Tourism and Travel

Saint Barthélemy, sometimes known as Saint Barts or Saint Barths, is a French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean Sea, in the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.

It was part of Guadeloupe until 2007.

The capital of St. Barthélemy is Gustavia.

St. Barthélemy is a tiny volcanic island with an area of 8 square miles (21 square kilometers).

Shallow-water reefs surround almost all of the island. There are many beaches. The terrain is hilly.

St. Barts has a tropical climate.

8,450 people live in Saint Barthélemy.

The primary language is French, but English is also spoken.

Tourism forms the basis of the economy.

Because of the high cost of living, it is a preferred destination for wealthier tourists.

The official currency of Saint Barthélemy is the euro.

Columbus discovered Saint Barthélemy in 1493. He named the island after his brother, Bartolomeo.