What is the official name of Saint-Barthélemy?
Q: What is the official name of Saint-Barthélemy?
A: The official name of Saint-Barthélemy is the Collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy.
Q: When was it created?
A: It was created on 22 February 2007.
Q: What islands does it consist of?
A: It consists of the island of Saint-Barthélemy and neighboring small islands.
Q: Where is it located in relation to other islands?
A: It is located in the Caribbean among the Leeward Islands.
Q: How large is its land area?
A: Its land area is 21.0 km² (8.1 sq. miles).
Q: How did it become an overseas collectivity (COM) of France?
A: In 2003, the people voted in favour of becoming independent from Guadeloupe and a bill granting COM status to both Saint-Barthélemy and neighbouring Saint-Martin was passed by French Parliament on February 7, 2007 which took effect on 22 February 2007 when the law was published in the Official Journal.
Q: What makes St Barts a popular destination for tourists?
A: St Barts has long been considered a playground for the rich and famous and is known for its beautiful pristine beaches, gourmet dining in chic bistros and high-end designer shopping which makes it a popular tourist destination.
