Language - In addition to English and French, Spanish, Dutch, Creole and Papiamento are widely spoken on both sides of the island.

Currency - The two official currencies on St. Martin are the Euro on the French side and the Florin (Netherlands Antillean guilder or florin) on the Dutch side. US dollars are also accepted across the island. 

Electricity - French side: 220V / 60Hz. European sockets and Dutch side: 110V / 60 Hz. American sockets

Water - There are no springs or rivers on the island and tap water comes exclusively from the desalination plant. Like the rest of the planet, water has become a rare asset and is therefore expensive. Spring water and mineral water are available for purchase across the island.